This initiative will revitalize cyber legislation, strengthen critical infrastructure protection, and establish sustainable cybersecurity practices to create a secure and resilient cyber environment…

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs awarded a $1.25 million Project Grant to The Mitre Corporation under the State/African Regional - Other Economic Support Funds (ESF) Projects/Programs (CFDA 19.989) on October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2027. This initiative is designed to revitalize cyber legislation, strengthen critical infrastructure protection, and establish sustainable cybersecurity practices in Gabon. The project will support the development of a secure and resilient cyber environment through capacity-building and institutional strengthening efforts aligned with U.S. foreign policy priorities in sub-Saharan Africa.

As a federally funded research and development center with substantial expertise in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and international technical assistance, Mitre will leverage its technical capabilities to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity support services to Gabon. The award represents a two-year engagement to advance the country's cybersecurity governance and infrastructure protection frameworks, consistent with the Economic Support Funds program's mission to support foreign policy objectives and institutional development across the region.

This initiative will revitalize cyber legislation, strengthen critical infrastructure protection, and establish sustainable cybersecurity practices to create a secure and resilient cyber environment in gabon.