Uganda has commenced the 2026 Operator Cybersecurity Technical Training and Drill, an initiative aimed at improving the country’s capacity to detect, manage, and respond to cybersecurity threats affecting the communications sector.The event, hosted by the Uganda Computer Emergency Response Team (UgCERT) with support from the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), is taking place at UCC House under the theme, “Cyber Quest: Learn, Prepare, Protect.”The programme brings together communications-sector operators for specialised technical training and practical cybersecurity simulations.
The exercises are designed to test existing incident-response procedures, improve coordination among stakeholders, and strengthen the ability of operators to handle cyber incidents.
Speaking during the opening ceremony, UCC Director of ICT and Research Eng. Christine Mugimba, who represented UCC Executive Director, highlighted the importance of continuously investing in people, processes, and technologies to protect critical communications infrastructure.Eng. Mugimba noted that strong cybersecurity systems are essential in safeguarding digital services that citizens, businesses, and the wider economy rely on. She emphasized the need for stakeholders to remain prepared as cyber threats continue to evolve.The training also features discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing role in cybersecurity. Participants are expected to gain knowledge on emerging technologies and develop skills needed to respond effectively to new forms of cyber threats.
