Kenya’s banking sector is stepping up its defences against cybercrime. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled a new facility designed to monitor and respond to digital threats targeting lenders and payment providers. The Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre, or BS-SOC, was announced on Monday as part of efforts to enforce the country’s cybercrime regulations and keep pace with a rapidly evolving threat landscape. A recent CBK survey found that banks remain vulnerable and must raise their investment in cybersecurity to guard against emerging risks. In its statement, the bank said it believes the new installation will “enhance the resilience of the banking sector against persistent cybersecurity threats.”