In a significant development for the country's cybersecurity landscape, the Club des responsables de la sécurité des systèmes d’information du Bénin (Club Rssi Bénin) has officially been established. On September 26, 2026, professionals from the sector gathered in Cotonou for an Assemblée générale constitutive, where they adopted the organization's foundational texts and elected a nine-member executive bureau. This move aims to create a formal platform for cybersecurity professionals to collaborate and share best practices.
The newly elected bureau is headed by Athanase Atchome, the Responsable de la sécurité des systèmes d’information (Rssi) of Benin's Direction générale des impôts. The nine-member team includes Grégoire Gouclounon as Premier vice-président, Marie-lid Damia Enagnon Tobossi as Deuxième vice-présidente, and Carmel Adjibi as Secrétaire général, among others. Their three-year term is renewable, and their primary goal will be to drive the club's objectives and foster a culture of cooperation among members.
During the constitutive assembly, members examined and amended the foundational texts, ultimately adopting the statutes and règlement intérieur. They also validated the organization's dénomination and logo. This formalization process paves the way for the Club Rssi Bénin to become a recognized entity that can effectively promote cybersecurity awareness and collaboration in Benin.
The Club Rssi Bénin's primary objectives include organizing conferences, ateliers, and training sessions to enhance the skills of its members. By sharing experiences and best practices, the club aims to strengthen the country's cybersecurity posture. In a rapidly evolving domain marked by emerging threats and technologies, the club's role in facilitating knowledge sharing and professional development is crucial.
Representatives from the Agence des systèmes d’information et du numérique (Asin), Gabin Sogan and Roland Aïkpé, attended the event and congratulated the newly elected bureau. They emphasized the importance of responsibility, integrity, and commitment among members and encouraged them to translate their enthusiasm into concrete actions that benefit the cybersecurity community.
The establishment of Club Rssi Bénin is seen as a vital step towards enhancing Benin's cybersecurity landscape. By uniting professionals from the sector, the club can contribute to improving the country's position in international rankings and addressing emerging threats. The club's success will depend on its ability to transform dialogue into tangible initiatives that bolster the nation's digital security.
As the club begins its journey, President Athanase Atchome has called on members to work together to give the organization a clear vision, voice, and value. With a strong leadership team in place, the Club Rssi Bénin is poised to become a driving force for cybersecurity cooperation and development in Benin.
Key points
- The Club Rssi Bénin's establishment aims to foster cooperation and information sharing among cybersecurity professionals in Benin.
- The club's objectives include organizing training sessions and conferences to enhance members' skills and promote best practices.
- The newly elected bureau, led by Athanase Atchome, will serve a three-year term and drive the club's goals.
