ANAC and ANINF sign partnership to accelerate cybersecurity and civil aviation digitalisation in Gabon

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) and the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF) have signed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and accelerating the digital transformation of Gabon’s civil aviation sector.

The agreement follows a high-level working session between ANAC Director General Major General Éric Tristan Franck MOUSSAVOU and ANINF Director General Alberto Wenceslas MOUNGUENGUI MOUDOKI, focused on modernising aviation digital systems and reinforcing protection against growing cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure globally.

The collaboration comes amid rising concerns over cyberattacks affecting interconnected IT and operational technology systems within civil aviation. Both institutions highlighted the need to secure sensitive data, ensure operational continuity, and strengthen the resilience of aviation information systems.

Under the partnership, ANINF will support ANAC in the design and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity framework covering infrastructure security, system resilience, and improved digital governance tools. The initiative also includes measures to enhance communication systems, collaboration platforms, and digital service delivery within the aviation authority.

ANAC presented ongoing digitalisation efforts already underway within its administrative and operational systems, underscoring its commitment to modernising aviation management in line with international standards.

ANINF officials stressed that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility across public institutions and reiterated their readiness to support government agencies undergoing digital transformation. They noted that the initiative aligns with national priorities on digital sovereignty and public sector modernisation.

The discussions also addressed interoperability between government systems to enable secure data exchange and improve efficiency across institutions, while complying with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) cybersecurity guidelines.

The session concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a formal cooperation framework between the two agencies. Focal points were appointed to oversee implementation and ensure coordination of technical and operational aspects of the partnership.

The agreement is expected to strengthen Gabon’s aviation cybersecurity posture while supporting broader efforts to build a secure and modern digital public infrastructure.