Advancing Cybersecurity and Secure Software Development
Earlier today, among the key activities at the #KenyaSoftwareSummit2025 was the Kenya Cyber Drill 2025, organized by the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy (MICDE) in partnership with Cyber Ranges and Silensec.
This initiative brought together ICT and cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts to strengthen technical skills, promote collaboration, and enhance readiness to tackle real-world cyber challenges. Participants engaged in a dynamic, hands-on environment on the CYBER RANGES platform, honing their cyber defense capabilities.
This was followed by an engaging panel on Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) and Cybersecurity in the Global Software Economy. The panel featured Mr. Emmanuel Kata (Secretary, Cybersecurity), Boniface Asiligwa (Manager, IT & Infrastructure, Kentrade), and Jackson Kimeu (Cybersecurity Expert), moderated by Philip Irode of the ICT Authority.
Discussions centered on what is DevSecOps and why it matters, benefits of incorporating security in DevOps and encouraging its adoption, role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in DevSecOps, Kenya’s Software Development Landscape and future steps.
A noteable attendee was Shain Rahim Country Manager – Kenya & Regional Leader East Africa – Cisco Systems. The panel underscored secure development as key to innovation and trust in Kenya’s digital future.