Maritime cybersecurity in the Western Indian Ocean Region

In this episode of AfriCan Geopardy, we explore “Maritime Cybersecurity in the Western Indian Ocean Region: The Role of the Regional Maritime Security Architecture” with Captain Harifidy A. Alex RALAIARIVONY, Director of the Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC), Indian Ocean Commission.As maritime operations become increasingly digital, cybersecurity has become an essential pillar of maritime security. We examine the evolving cyber threats facing the Western Indian Ocean, the growing importance of regional cooperation and information sharing, and the role of the regional maritime security architecture in strengthening resilience against cyber risks.One excerpt captured the urgency of the challenge:“We can no longer separate the safety of the ship at sea from the security of the server on land.”From cyber resilience and Maritime Domain Awareness to regional cooperation and the future of digital maritime governance, this episode highlights why cybersecurity is now central to safeguarding Africa’s maritime interests and enabling a secure and sustainable Blue Economy.🎙️ Whether you are a maritime professional, policymaker, researcher, student, or simply interested in the future of African maritime security, this conversation offers valuable insights into one of the fastest-evolving dimensions of ocean governance.For those interested in the role of technology in Maritime Domain Awareness in Africa, you may also find our related research useful: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X23005092