http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues_africa/archive/2010/07/01/laying-the-foundation-for-cybersecurity-in-africa.aspxPosted by Cheick Diarra Chairman for Africa Two weeks ago I had the honor of participating in the third African ICT Best Practices Forum in Burkina Faso, where I met with government leaders from across Africa to discuss one of the most pressing issuesen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues_africa/archive/2010/07/01/laying-the-foundation-for-cybersecurity-in-africa.aspx#3357208Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:21:43 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:3357208Joel Patenaude<p>I think the goal should be realistic and should be aimed at minimizing cybercrime, not putting an end to it. &nbsp;</p> <p>Cyber-criminals might also respond to alternatives. &nbsp; Try making a legitimate living online in Nigeria, where e-commerce is in the stone ages and credit cards are largely unavailable and very problematic. &nbsp; A handful of young guys are blogging and developing audiences that allow them to monetize their activities, but they are few and far between. &nbsp;</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=3357208" width="1" height="1">