• Gabon’s civil aviation authority signed a partnership agreement with the national digital infrastructure agency to strengthen cybersecurity in the aviation sector.
• The agreement targets the modernization of aviation IT systems, protection of sensitive data and continuity of operations.
• Gabon aligned the initiative with its broader digital transformation strategy and International Civil Aviation Organization standards.

Gabon has moved to strengthen the protection of digital systems in its civil aviation sector as governments and operators face rising cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure.

The National Civil Aviation Agency, known as ANAC, announced on Thursday, May 7, that it signed a partnership agreement with the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies, or ANINF. The initiative aims to secure critical infrastructure and modernize information systems across the aviation sector.

Under the agreement, ANINF will support ANAC in upgrading its digital systems. The partnership seeks to strengthen the security of IT infrastructure, improve the management of sensitive data and optimize communication and administrative tools used in civil aviation operations.

Moreover, the agreement includes measures to strengthen service continuity systems and improve resilience against digital incidents. The two institutions are also working to enhance interoperability between information systems in order to facilitate secure and structured data exchanges between government agencies.

Part of a Broader Digital Transformation Strategy

The initiative forms part of Gabon’s broader national digital transformation strategy, which prioritizes digital sovereignty and administrative modernization.

In addition, the partnership aligns with standards promoted by the International Civil Aviation Organization, which encourages member states to strengthen cybersecurity protections for aviation infrastructure.

The agreement comes amid a global rise in cyberattacks targeting civil aviation systems and critical infrastructure. Governments and operators increasingly face challenges linked to the convergence of IT systems and operational technology environments.

As a result, authorities now treat digital system protection, sensitive data security and operational continuity as central strategic priorities.

Toward a More Resilient and Connected Administration

Beyond the aviation sector, the partnership reflects Gabon’s broader objective of building a more secure and interconnected public administration.

By restructuring digital systems around stronger cybersecurity standards, Gabon aims to improve the reliability of public digital services and strengthen the protection of strategic national data.

This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum