CBK Launches Cybersecurity Hub

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The Central Bank of Kenya launched the Banking Sector Cybersecurity Operations Centre (BS-SOC) to combat rising cybercrime. Governor Kamau Thugge said the centre will handle threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, and investigations. Operating under the 2024 cybercrime regulations and the CBK Strategic Plan 2024–2027, the BS-SOC will receive direct reports from banks following KSh 1.5 billion in cyber fraud losses in 2024.