Uganda, Nov. 2 -- Cybersecurity experts are calling on the government to invest more in cybersecurity education to reap the benefits of the digital age.

This call to action was made at the EastCon Cybersecurity Symposium in Kampala, convened by Milima Cyber Security organization on Friday, which brought together over 300 experts from across East Africa.

The alarming rise in cybercrime losses, totaling Shs1.5 billion from 2800 reported cases in 2023 alone, underscores the urgency of this issue.

Commissioner for Information in the Ministry of ICT, Mr Michel Ocero, emphasised the need for sufficient resources to bolster the country's cyber defences and promote safe online practices among the public.

"Cyber security is an issue which is n...