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UCAA Intensifies Cybersecurity Awareness To Strengthen Aviation Resilience

The workshop has brought together participants from various sectors, including IT specialists, airline representatives, immigration officials, and other key stakeholders,

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has organized a cybersecurity workshop aimed at strengthening cybersecurity awareness and institutional capacity within the aviation sector.

UCAA’s Director Human Resource and Administration, Sabah Ahmed opened the two-day Cybersecurity Workshop on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Imperial Golf Course Hotel, Entebbe,

The workshop seeks to deepen understanding of cyber risks and mitigation strategies, enhance application of ICAO’s cybersecurity framework and guidelines, and explore the role of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in safeguarding aviation systems.

UCAA’s Director Human Resource and Administration, Sabah Ahmed

While officially opening the workshop, Sabah Ahmed emphasized the growing importance of cyber resilience in aviation.

“The security and stability of our organizational cyberspace relies on our ability to prevent and respond to cyber incidents. As we embrace digital transformation, we must also build trust and confidence in our cyber systems,” she emphasized.

This marks the fourth cybersecurity workshop organized by UCAA’s IT Department, reaffirming the Authority’s ongoing commitment to building a secure and resilient digital environment in line with global aviation standards.

Key speakers on day one in a group photo

The workshop has brought together participants from various sectors, including IT specialists, airline representatives, immigration officials, and other key stakeholders, all working collaboratively to enhance the sector’s preparedness and response to evolving cyber threats.

Taddewo William Senyonyi
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