This year’s campaign broke new ground by taking cybersecurity awareness deep into the regions: 📍 Lira — Northern Uganda 📍 Mbarara — Western Uganda 📍 Mbale — Eastern Uganda 📍 Kampala — Central Uganda Each region welcomed us with overwhelming enthusiasm, from students and SACCOs to business owners and local leaders. A representative from UCU Mbale said: “The Cybershields didn’t only focus on students — the public, private sector and business community benefited. People left motivated and informed.” From local concerns about cyber fraud to the rising fear of AI-driven scams, the discussions across districts showed how urgent and universal this conversation has become.

Cybercrime is now among the top 3 global threats to businesses, and in 2024 alone, attacks increased by 36%. AI-powered scams, deepfake fraud, poor password practices, and limited user awareness continue to put individuals and organisations at risk. During the launch, our CEO emphasized that many attacks today succeed because: • Basics aren’t known • Passwords are too weak • Users lack proper digital hygiene • Cyber awareness is still low in many communities This is why Cybersecurity Awareness Month expanded across Uganda this year — to make cybersecurity knowledge accessible to everyone, not just tech professionals. One partner expressed: “The radio talks and Cybershields reached people who had never received cybersecurity education. The impact was immediate.” Cyber awareness is no longer optional — it's essential for securing tomorrow.

During the launch, several partners shared powerful reflections that reminded us why Cybersecurity Awareness Month is so important. From the Ministry of ICT: “The hackathon at EastCon was exceptional — it attracted students and gave them a practical, creative way to engage with cybersecurity.” From Liquid Intelligent Technologies: “The community response grew significantly. People wanted to understand real cyber risks.” From UCU Mbale Campus: “The mix of public, private, and student participation was inspiring. People were genuinely impacted.” Across the board, one message was clear: Cyber awareness must continue, and it must reach everyone — not just the tech sector.

The success of CSAM 2025 was made possible by strong collaboration from our partners who championed awareness across the country. We’re grateful for the effort through a joint partnership with @mtnug and @mtnmomoug and also collaborating with @MoICT_Ug , @LiquidInTechUG , @EchoUganda_ and the @innovationhubug to deliver a nationwide campaign focused on AI-driven cyber threats, data privacy, and secure digital practices. Their involvement strengthened community engagement and made the nationwide rollout possible. One partner from MTN MoMo shared: “Taking the campaign to different regions showed true inclusion. This year felt different — it felt national.” Another from Liquid Technologies added: “We saw a sharp increase in cybersecurity inquiries and engagements. People are finally seeking help.” Together, we planted a deeper culture of cyber awareness across Uganda.

Day One was a success. Day Two is expected to be even better. With conversations on Ai in cybersecurity, Biosafety and cloud security. Come through and listen to seasoned experts from our partners @mtnmomoug , @MoICT_Ug , @LiquidInTechUG ,@EchoUganda_ , @MTNGroup and others. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #EastCon2025 #MilimaSecurity

The venue is set ✅ The stage is set ✅ The teams are ready ✅ We are at @innovationhubug for the biggest cybersecurity symposium #EastCon2025 🚀🚀 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth2025 #MilimaSecurity #StayAlert

IT’S TODAY 🚀🚀 We’re at the ICT INNOVATION HUB in Nakawa, for EastCon cybersecurity symposium, day One. Join us now for engaging conversations on cybersecurity. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #EastCon2025 #MilimaSecurity @MTNGroup

At the Mbarara Cybershields symposium, we held a breakout session for the business community. It was a deep dive into the cybersecurity solutions from Milima Security, @mtnmomoug, @EchoUganda_, and @LiquidInTechUG. The key takeaway?— Understanding how these industry leaders are actively building and supporting cyber hygiene for SMEs—a critical need in today's landscape. Great to see engagement from key regional players like @kyapsUG, @MuhameCo, @Nyakayojosacco, @ruhiiramsacco, @Mwizisaccoltd, @Busacco2025 and others. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #MilimaSecurity #StayAlert

📍 Venue Update! The Mbale Cybershields Symposium is taking place at UCU Library, Mbale Campus today. Join the movement as we empower communities to stay cyber smart and secure. #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #MilimaSecurity #StayAlert #Ai #CyberSecurity