Egypt expands efforts to combat cybercrime with new center and international cooperation

Egypt is intensifying its efforts to create a secure digital environment and combat cybercrime, according to Minister of Justice Mahmoud al-Sherif. The nation is pursuing this goal through sustained investment in digital transformation and the development of its institutions.

Al-Sherif announced that the Ministry of Justice has implemented measures to modernize its systems and bolster its capabilities. A key initiative includes the establishment of the Egyptian-African Center for the Prevention and Combating of Cybercrime. This center was created in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

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Egypt is intensifying efforts to build a secure digital environment and combat cybercrime through continued investment in digital transformation and institutional development.

Speaking at an international conference on cybercrime and emerging digital threats, al-Sherif emphasized that cybercrime poses an escalating global challenge. He stressed the necessity for enhanced international cooperation, particularly given the rapid proliferation of digital technologies and artificial intelligence.

Participants at the conference, organized by the Ministry of Justice in partnership with UNODC, the Council of Europe, and the British University in Egypt, explored various critical issues. Discussions covered emerging cyber threats, the handling of electronic evidence, online criminal activities, and strategies to improve inter-country coordination for stronger cybersecurity and more effective criminal justice systems.

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Cybercrime has become a growing global challenge that requires stronger international cooperation, particularly with the rapid expansion of digital technologies and artificial intelligence.