Mozambican authorities are turning to European expertise to strengthen national cybersecurity as the country seeks to protect its cyberspace from rising threats linked to the rapid expansion of digital services.
The initiative was disclosed by the Instituto Nacional de Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação on Monday, April 13, as part of the European Commission’s TAIEX instrument, which provides technical assistance and promotes the exchange of information and best practices.
Training Mission in Portugal
Under the programme, a five-member team from INTIC’s Cybersecurity Incident Response Team is in Lisbon for a study visit and intensive training at Portugal’s National Cybersecurity Centre, with a particular focus on exchanges with CERT.PT. The mission is intended to strengthen technical skills, improve incident response capacity and promote international best practices.
The partnership also includes a second phase under which European experts will travel to Mozambique to continue capacity-building activities on site. It is meant to ensure that knowledge transfer reflects local conditions and supports long-term institutional development.
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Policy Support and International Cooperation
Beyond technical training, the cooperation is expected to support the development of public policies aligned with international standards, particularly in tackling digital fraud and online identity theft. Mozambique is expanding its reliance on international expertise as part of a broader effort to improve national cybersecurity.
The country has already strengthened ties with the United States this year and, in November 2025, signed a memorandum of understanding with Togo covering technical and operational capacity building for CSIRTs, information sharing on emerging threats and the exchange of best practices. Mozambique is also party to several international frameworks, including the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, the African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, and the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.
Mozambique’s Current Standing
The partnership with the European Union could also help Mozambique gain access to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, a global association of cybersecurity response teams. This would further deepen the country’s engagement with international cybersecurity networks.
Mozambique currently ranks at the third level out of five in the ITU Global Cybersecurity Index 2024, with a score of 66.05 out of 100. While the country performs relatively well in organisational measures and cooperation, the screenshots note that challenges remain in legal frameworks, technical capabilities and capacity development.
About the author – Rehan Khan is a law student and legal journalist with a keen interest in cybercrime, digital fraud, and emerging technology laws. He writes on the intersection of law, cybersecurity, and online safety, focusing on developments that impact individuals and institutions in India.
