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Information Network Security Administration

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Information Network Security Administration (INSA) was first established in 2007 by the Council of Ministers Regulation No. 130/2007 with the aim of protecting our country's information and information infrastructures from attacks and safeguarding national interests. Our ...





SERVICES

OUR LATEST SERVICESBuilding a Resilient Digital Infrastructure

Digital Forensic Service

Cyber Incident Monitoring Service: This service operates 24/7, monitoring the country's in...

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Ethio Cyber Emergency Response Team

Cyber Incident Monitoring Service: This service operates 24/7, monitoring the country's in...

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Cloud Seeding

Although many countries have been using cloud seeding technology, it was introduced to our...

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Fraud Prevention Service

INSA is known to be working diligently to fulfill its mission of preventing and controllin...

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Cyber Security Audit and Evaluation

Digital forensics involves investigating and producing evidence on data, information, and ...

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Counter Intelligence Service

This service demonstrates INSA's commitment to ensuring the confidentiality, reliability, ...

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The House of Peoples’ Representatives has unanimously approved the Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure Proclamation.

The House of Peoples’ Representatives ha...

During its 24th regular session, the House of Peoples’ Representatives unanimously approved the draf...

Senior officers from the Defense Command and Staff College conducted an educational visit to the Information Network Security Administration (INSA).

Senior officers from the Defense Command...

Senior officers and instructors from the 16th Regular PSC Program and the 13th Short Course of the D...

Information Network Security Administration (INSA) and the Ethiopian Air Force have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that enables them to work together.

Information Network Security Administrat...

Information Network Security Administration (INSA) and the Ethiopian Air Force have signed a Memoran...

The Director General of the Information Network Security Administration (INSA), W/ro Tigist Hamid, has conveyed a message of congratulations on the occasion of the 1447th Eid al-Adha (Arafah) celebration.

The Director General of the Information...

The Director General of the Information Network Security Administration (INSA), W/ro Tigist Hamid, h...

FAQ

INSA Cybersecurity Help & FAQ

Clear answers for INSA cybersecurity services, operational readiness, compliance controls, and secure digital transformation.

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Use this hub to understand how INSA approaches assessment, protection, monitoring, and response.

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How does INSA handle national-level cyber threats?

INSA operates the National Cybersecurity Operations Center to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats targeting critical national infrastructures, government networks, and sensitive data.

Who should report cyber incidents to INSA?

Any government institution, private company, or individual experiencing a cyber-attack, data breach, or suspicious digital activity should report it to INSA.

What does INSA do in cybersecurity?

INSA is responsible for safeguarding Ethiopia’s critical digital infrastructure, defending against cyber-attacks, conducting cyber threat monitoring, and promoting awareness and education on cybersecurity.

Why is cybersecurity important for Ethiopia?

Ethiopia’s digital transformation brings new opportunities but also risks. Cybersecurity protects government, businesses, and citizens from threats like hacking, data theft, and disinformation, ensuring national security and public trust.

Does INSA protect only government systems?

No. INSA protects critical national infrastructures and also supports private organizations and citizens in building cyber resilience through training, awareness, and incident response support.