The National Institute of Information and Communication Technologies (INTIC) is revising the National Cybersecurity Strategy for the 2026–30 period, in an initiative aimed at strengthening data protection, increasing investor confidence, and bolstering the country’s capacity to respond to increasingly sophisticated digital threats.
The announcement was made on Tuesday (9) by INTIC President Lourino Chemane during the 2nd Mozambique–European Union Business Forum (Global Gateway), which is taking place over two days, from the 9th to the 10th. According to Chemane, international cooperation will continue to play a key role in strengthening the country’s digital security, in a context marked by the rise of cybercrime and the increasing risks associated with the digital transformation of economies.
“Mozambique believes that international cooperation is essential to our success in efforts to improve cybersecurity, ensure the protection of personal data, and prevent and combat crime,” stated Lourino Chemane.
According to the official, the new strategy aims to consolidate the progress made in recent years and create conditions to increase the confidence of users, businesses, and investors in the country’s digital systems. He also advocated for strengthening cooperation with international partners to support technical capacity building, knowledge exchange, and the adoption of international best practices in cybersecurity.
Lourino Chemane acknowledged that Mozambique still faces significant challenges in training specialized personnel, especially in a scenario where the growing use of artificial intelligence is introducing new threats to cyberspace. As he explained, strengthening national capabilities is one of the main objectives of the upcoming strategy, which will also help improve the country’s ranking in international cybersecurity indices.
During his remarks, the president of INTIC presented an overview of the 2021-25 National Cybersecurity Strategy, highlighting progress in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to digital security incidents. Among the main results achieved, he highlighted the creation of the National Cybersecurity Incident Response Team and the establishment of a national network of specialized teams across different sectors.
These structures have been implemented in government institutions, at the Mozambican Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM), within the Defense and Security Forces, at the Bank of Mozambique, in the provinces of Inhambane and Tete, and in the telecommunications sector. “We did not have a cybersecurity incident response team in 2021. Today we have teams working daily to contribute to the security of the national cyberspace,” he stated.
According to Lourino Chemane, the efforts made over the past five years have also contributed to strengthening the culture of digital security among public institutions, private companies, and citizens through awareness and civic education programs. Also present at the event, Finland’s ambassador to Mozambique, Satu Lassila, warned of the economic impacts that cyberattacks can have on critical infrastructure and essential services.
The diplomat noted that banking systems, energy grids, and government platforms are among the sectors most exposed to digital risks, advocating for the need for continued investment in technological security. “Cyber threats are on the rise worldwide. Criminal groups are finding new ways to exploit digital systems, and artificial intelligence can make fraud and disinformation campaigns harder to detect,” she said.
Satu Lassila added that Finland stands ready to support Mozambique in secure digitalization initiatives through training programs, skills development, institutional strengthening, and the improvement of legal frameworks related to digital security.
For the diplomat, future economic development will increasingly depend on countries’ ability to protect data, digital infrastructure, and information systems. “Mozambique’s future will not be built solely through roads, ports, power grids, or gas projects. It will also be built through data, digital skills, and secure digital infrastructure,” she stated.
The debate on cybersecurity was part of the agenda of the 2nd Mozambique–European Union Business Forum, an initiative that brings together government representatives, companies, financial institutions, cooperation partners, and experts to discuss investment opportunities, technological innovation, and digital transformation.
Source: Diário Económico
