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Cybersafe Foundation Trains NITRA Members on Cybersecurity Awareness & Risks Mitigation
With billions of devices now online, new threats pop-up every second with more people becoming susceptible to attacks. To this end, Cybersafe Foundation, a cyber-security awareness organization in collaboration with the Committee of Chief Information Security Officers of Nigerian Financial Institutions (CCISONFI) have trained members of Nigerian Information Technology Reporters Association, NITRA, on cybersecurity awareness and vulnerabilities mitigation antics.
L-R: Bharat Soni – Chief Information Security Officer – Gtco Plc ; Confidence Staveley – Founder, Cybersafe Foundation ; Favour Femi-Oyewole – Group Chief Information Security Officer – Access Bank Plc; Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale – Chief Visionary Officer/ Co-Founder, Digital Encode; Igboa Abumere – Chairman Committee of Chief Information Security Officer of Nigerian Financial Institution (CCISONFI) at a capacity building workshop for ICT journalists in Lagos on Friday.
The training which took place on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Romey Hall, Awolowo Road in Ikoyi, Lagos, was themed: ‘NoGoFallMaga’.
The training was basically designed to raise awareness on emerging cyber security trends, hazards of cyber threats and assaults, as well as how to avoid them.
In their presentations, the experts said that cybersecurity threats and attacks are not going away and that the occurrence could become the next pandemic.
The experts highlighted the dangers of corporations, governments, and individuals refusing to build barriers and walls to protect their platforms, digital tools, and applications from cyber-attacks.
They, in various presentations, exposed participants to various cyber security concerns considered as digital pandemic.
On his part, Femi- Oyewole, Group Chief Information Security Officer, Access Bank, warned that cyber-attacks would be the next post-Covid pandemic saying that it is critical for businesses and people to begin building resilience and backups for their systems, platforms, and apps. She urged organisations to check their ability to bounce back should they suffer any attack.
“If anything happens to you, how quickly can you bounce back? Have you checked your resilience, do you have a backup”, she asked.
According to her, integrity, confidentiality, and availability of a good cybersecurity system must be put in place by organisations as part of their cybersecurity strategies.
Femi-Oyewole continued “You need to put necessary measures in place to quickly detect any breaches and remedy. Vulnerability is any flaw or weakness that can be exploited. There should be counter measures in place to prevent, minimize or report any breaches on time so that corrective measures can be taken up immediately”.
Bharat Soni, Chief Information and Security Officer, Gtco Plc, said organizations should work to mitigate cyber security challenges such as insider fraud, business email compromises, ransomware, and phishing.
He further explained that cyber threats and assaults have increased due to technological advancements, social-economic considerations, and insufficient criminal justice. He listed the most recent cyber security breaches as Twitter compromise 2020, Colonial Ransomware Attack 2021, and Cyber Breach of an Undisclosed Nigerian Bank 2021.
For him, social media has become a challenge to reporting cyber incidents as many people do not check the authenticity of news posted on these social media platforms.
Soni noted that this is why media collaboration is critical to cybersecurity awareness.
CCISONFI Chairman and the Chief Information Security Officer, Stanbic IBTC, Igboa Abumere noted that there is need for awareness despite the cybersecurity regulations. “We are highly regulated but we still need to know how to protect ourselves,” he stated.
Dr. Obadare Peter Adewale, Chief Visionary Officer/ Co-Founder, Digital Encode, enjoined ICT journalists to get equipped with knowledge of trends in the cybersecurity ecosystem. This he said, will empower the journalists to inform the public with accurate and factual cybersecurity information in their reportage.
The capacity building workshop also had in attendance Founder, Cybersafe Foundation, Confidence Staveley with over 30 ICT journalists and media entrepreneurs.
A Nigerian, Mrs. Eyitayo Iyortim, has been appointed as the new chairperson/president, Africa Top Level Domains [AfTLD].
Eyitayo Iyortim, AfTLD
According to a report by Techeconomy, AfTLD confirmed the appointment, by the Organisation Executive Committee, of Mrs Iyortim from Nigeria (.NG) as the Chairperson of the Executive Committee and President of the Organization.
She will be deputized by Prof Idrissa Sarr, vice president and the manager of the.SN ccTLD.
Mr Joel Karubiu from Kenya (.KE) continues as the Treasurer.
The newly elected Executive Committee members are Mr. Molehe Wesi, Chief Executive Officer .ZA Domain Name Authority (.ZA) and Deo Gratias Tonouhewa Manager JenySAS operator (.BJ).
Other members of the Executive Committee include Ms. Grace Ingabire, Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Information and Communications Technology Alliance (.RW), and Mr. Molupe Molupe, Manager of Lesotho Network Information Centre (.LS)
Who is Eyitayo Iyortim?
Eyitayo Iyortim is the immediate past chief operating officer of the qA).
She has a Masters in Organisational Psychology from the University of Manchester, UK.
Eyitayo has over 20 years’ experience in Project Management, Training solutions, Talent Management Solutions, Organisational Transformation, Culture re-enginerring, IT Sales and Services.
She has worked for local and global brands which includes SAP, focus on the Family, Nigeria Internet Registration Association to mention a few.
She also consults on ERP, Digitalisation and HR projects.
Eyitayo has worked in project teams for many top-tier organisations in Nigeria including NNPC, FIRS, Dangote, UAC, NLNG.
She is a member of the British Psychological Society with CPDs in Employee Management, Relationships at Work and Assessment Centre Management.
She is also certified in Ability and Personality testing, Project Management and Life Coaching.
AFTLD
AfTLD is recognized as the representative of country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) managers from Africa.
It is an active participant in the ICANN ccNSO, and also actively participates in various Internet governance fora with the African continent and beyond, including the IGF, where it has run a number of workshops.
With collaboration in Internet governance and development a cornerstone of the bottom-up policy development processes that make the Internet truly a multi-stakeholder phenomenon, AfTLD works in collaboration and partnership with other Regional Top-Level Domain Organizations (RTLDOs), these being APTLD, CENTR and LACTLD.
In a concerted effort to address widespread complaints about data depletion, Nigeria’s Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have collaboratively launched a consumer sensitization campaign aimed at providing practical guidance for more effective data management. This initiative is designed to enhance consumer satisfaction by helping subscribers optimize their data usage.
In a unified statement, the MNOs highlighted several smart data usage behaviors that can help prevent data depletion. These include disabling automatic app updates, enabling data saver mode, and closing unused apps to prevent background data consumption.
To prevent unauthorized access and strengthen data security, the MNOs advised consumers to use stronger passwords and regularly update their hotspot and Wi-Fi passwords to prevent unauthorized access. For a seamless video streaming experience, users should ensure they have sufficient data and turn off auto-downloads to effectively manage content consumption.
With the advent of advanced network technologies like 4G, LTE, and the latest 5G, which offer ultra-fast data speeds and enhanced browsing and streaming experiences, the speed of data consumption and pattern have increased significantly. Consumers are encouraged to understand these changes and manage their data usage accordingly.
“It is important for consumers to familiarize themselves with the specific terms and conditions of their data plans,” the MNOs emphasized.
“Different plans cater to various needs, including weekend-specific plans, social media-only plans, and regular plans configured for night use only.”
For additional tips on smarter data usage and management, consumers should visit the NCC website at https://consumer.ncc.gov.ng or the official MTN website – https://www.mtn.ng/manage-data/
Ijesha Digital Innovation Hub has announced the graduation ceremony of its first cohort of trainees.
Ijesha Digital Hub
The landmark event will take place on Monday, July 8th, 2024, starting promptly at 2:00 PM at the Royal Park Hotel on the beautiful campus of Olashore International School, Iloko-Ijesa.
In a press statement on Friday, Dr Adewale Alonge, Vice President, IGAD, said that after six months of intensive and globally benchmarked courses of study, “the hub is proud to graduate 48 trainees who have completed rigorous programs leading to certification in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and UI/UX Design. The graduating class includes 10 trainees in UI/UX Design, 23 in Cybersecurity, and 15 in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning”.
The ceremony will feature a keynote address by Sir Aladekomo, Chairman of SmartCity Resorts Plc and Founder of Chams Plc, a pioneer in the Nigerian tech industry.
“The event will be chaired by Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, the esteemed Asiwaju of Ijeshaland, who will also deliver remarks celebrating the achievements of the graduates and the impact of the Innovation Hub.
“The media is invited to cover this significant event, which marks a new chapter for the 48 graduates as they embark on their professional journeys equipped with cutting-edge skills and knowledge. This graduation is a testament to the hub’s commitment to providing skills development training today so that participants can build tomorrow”, Dr. Alonge said.
The Ijesha Digital Innovation Hub, an initiative of the Ijesha Global Alliance for Development (IGAD), is dedicated to advancing the social, economic, and industrial development of Ijesaland in Nigeria. IGAD, a Florida, US-registered tax-exempt non-profit organization, mobilizes the resources and talents of Ijesas across the globe to foster the development of their homeland.
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