He also echoes the sentiment of Norton which emphasises the importance of logging out of all accounts including those used exclusively on Smartphones, tablets and other devices that users use solely.
But as the continent wages war against cyber criminals, Mugo calls out to computer and Internet users to take it upon themselves to protect themselves against cyber crime, so does opposingviews.com. According to the website, one should never click on links or accept application downloads sent as messages from unknown users. Also, it cautions people to always think about the information that they provide about themselves on social media, such as Facebook, because it can be used against a person by cyber criminals.
Get Safe Online Limited also cautions social media users to protect themselves while online by ensuring they have effective and updated antivirus and anti-spyware software and firewall running before going online. It also advises people to be wary of publishing any identifying information about oneself such as private phone numbers, pictures of your home and your address among others.
Cyber crime aside, Tiampati applauded Kenya’s ICT sector which grew by 13.4 per cent in 2014 and is projected to shoot to 20 percent by 2017.
He also stated that the government is targeting to have over 60 percent of public sector services delivered electronically by mid-next year.
“We made deliberate moves as a country to ensure ICT characterises public services so that citizens can enjoy sufficient, transparent and faster delivery of services.”
The AGM, which is in its tenth year, brings together regulators and associated actors in the information and communications technology services sector in Eastern and Southern African region.
The AGM also saw the official passing of chairmanship from Mauritius to Kenya.
