By Yerima Kini Nsom
In a move to bolster Cameroon’s digital transformation and cybersecurity, the government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has provided the National Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ANTIC) with advanced hardware and software infrastructure. The equipment is intended to strengthen the National Cybersecurity Incident Response Centre (CIRT).
The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng, formally handed over the resources to the Director General of ANTIC, Professor Ebot Ebot Enaw, during a ceremony in Yaoundé on January 20.
Minister Libom Li Likeng stated that the new assets will enhance the National CIRT’s capabilities, accelerating the nation’s digital transition while ensuring a more secure cyberspace for citizens. The equipment, already installed and configured for operational use, includes server infrastructure, cybersecurity platforms, specialized software licenses, and digital forensics and investigation tools.
The provision also covers computer equipment such as desktop and laptop computers, an all-in-one PC, a MacBook, and a ruggedized computer, as well as a video wall for monitoring alerts and supervising the Security Operations Centre (SOC). Office and reprographic equipment, along with configuration services, user training, and technical support, complete the package.
The Minister explained that this specialized material is part of a broader effort to reinforce the technical and operational capacity of ANTIC’s national CIRT. It will improve the prevention, detection, and response to cybersecurity incidents across the country. With these enhancements, ANTIC will be able to conduct more effective monitoring of cyber threats, automate the detection of vulnerabilities and attacks, carry out in-depth investigations, coordinate incident responses more efficiently, and ensure the continuous surveillance of critical national infrastructure.
“The agency will now be better positioned to support government bodies, businesses, and vital operators by issuing alerts, providing technical recommendations, and offering operational support during incidents. This will strengthen the resilience of our national cyberspace and bolster public confidence in both public and private digital services,” the Minister stated. She urged ANTIC to ensure the optimal use of the equipment to guarantee a secure, resilient, and trustworthy digital environment.
Professor Ebot Ebot Enaw thanked the authorities for the state-of-the-art resources, noting that they will enable a more proactive approach to cybersecurity. The new intrusion detection and prevention systems, he said, will help identify and counter attempts to breach the country’s cyber defenses.
“The high processing power of this equipment will significantly strengthen our ability to collect, store, and analyze large volumes of data, allowing us to respond effectively to cyber incidents, threats, intrusions, and data breaches,” he explained.
He emphasized that the dynamic nature of the ICT landscape requires cutting-edge, regularly updated infrastructure to fulfil cybersecurity missions—particularly security monitoring at an enterprise scale. To keep pace with evolving threats, ANTIC has established three key operational structures: the Directorate of Audits, the National Centre for Electronic Certification, and the National CIRT, which is responsible for security monitoring and investigations within the national cyberspace. The Director General also outlined recent agency initiatives aimed at accelerating digital transformation and enhancing national cybersecurity.