The government has urged all public institutions to strengthen their cyber security systems and employ skilled ICT professionals to safeguard sensitive data and digital infrastructure. At the same time, internal auditors have been advised to exercise greater caution when using emerging technologies – particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) – to minimise risks of cyberattacks and data breaches. The call was made in Arusha by the Permanent Secretary in the President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance, Juma Selemani Mkomi, while opening a two-day forum that brought together internal auditors, heads of public institutions, and government agency representatives. Mr Mkomi stressed the importance of close collaboration between institutions and the e-Government Authority (eGA) to access expert guidance and strengthen the country’s digital defences against cybercrime. While this credential is globally respected, it has yet to receive adequate recognition within our national systems,” she said.