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Information Network Security Administration

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ABOUT US INSA
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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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Cyber-Month Announcement


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7th National Cybersecurity Month to Be Celebrated Under the Theme “An Aware Citizen for a Secure Nation”

7th National Cybersecurity Month to Be C...

 Director General of  Information Network Security Administration (INSA), H.E. Mrs. Tigist...

Congratulatory Message on the Formation of the New Government

Congratulatory Message on the Formation...

Warm congratulations to all the people of Ethiopia on the occasion of the formation of the new gover...

Financial Sector Cybersecurity Forum Officially Established

Financial Sector Cybersecurity Forum Off...

The Financial Sector Cybersecurity Forum was officially launched during the second Ethiopian Finance...

The Director General of the Information Network Security Administration (INSA), H.E. Mrs. Tigist Hamid, has extended her warm New Year wishes to all citizens of Ethiopia, as well as to the institution's leadership and staff members.

The Director General of the Information...

The Director General expressed her hope that the New Year would be one of peace, good health, streng...

FAQ

INSA Cybersecurity Help & FAQ

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

INSA Cyber Help

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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.