Accerta stresses that modernisation is no longer optional, but a “strategic imperative.” The report calls for a “secure-by-design approach that embeds protection into every layer of people, process, technology, and data.” This includes encryption of mobile app data, secure APIs for inter-agency collaboration, and mandatory security audits for third-party vendors. “Embedding audit trails into inter-agency exchanges improves transparency and accountability, reducing both technical and ethical risks,” Accerta advises.
