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- 17 Dec 2014
Cybersecurity Capacity Portal to Support Global Efforts in Cybersecurity
The first global online resource for building cybersecurity capacity has been launched and it will help coordinate international efforts in cybersecurity through sharing of information and best…
- 5 Mar 2021
Okereafor, Nigerian Makes History with Book on ‘Cybersecurity in the COVID-19 Pandemic’
Kenneth Okereafor, a United Nations trained cybersecurity and biometric expert, has made history with Cybersecurity in the COVID-19 Pandemic , the first book to demystify Cybersecurity concepts using…
- 24 Nov 2024
Prof. Adewale Obadare Shares Key Insights on Breaking into Cybersecurity
Professor Adewale Obadare, a renowned cybersecurity expert and the first Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity in Nigeria, shared his valuable insights on how to break into the cybersecurity…
- 25 Oct 2022
NCC Receives Cybersecurity Award, Votes for Safer Internet
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the weekend in Lagos, received a cybersecurity promotion award at the maiden edition of Cybersecurity Merit Awards hosted by the Cybersecurity Experts…
- 21 Dec 2023
ABC Launches Virtual Hub to Address Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Skills Gap
The American Business Council (ABC) has launched its virtual cybersecurity hub to address the dearth of Nigeria’s cybersecurity skill currently put at over four million. The Chief Executive Officer…
- 2 Apr 2014
ITU Drives Global Effort to Strengthen Cybersecurity
ITU has presented the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI), a unique initiative launched by ITU and ABI Research to measure the levels of cybersecurity in countries, at a forum held in Dubai yesterday.…
- 5 Nov 2020
Adeyipo Urges Senior-Level Executives to be Cybersecurity Ready
Mr. Adewale Adeyipo, chief executive officer of CWG PLC, has urged senior-level executives to develop what he called “cybersecurity readiness”, stressing that cybersecurity is now a culture which…
- 4 Nov 2018
FUTA Partners Esentry to Launch First Cybersecurity Lab
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) and Esentry Systems Limited, a leading cybersecurity firm have partnered to launch the first cybersecurity lab in Nigeria. The partnership is…
- 23 Nov 2020
Digital Encode Wins Cybersecurity Diversity Company of the Year Award
Digital Encode Limited, a leading consulting and integration firm in Africa, has received the “ Cybersecurity Diversity Company of the Year Award” at the inaugural Women in Cybersecurity Awards…
- 23 Jul 2025
Cybersecurity Experts Seek Improvements to Maximise Protection
A study titled "Improving resilience: cybersecurity through system immunity" conducted by Kaspersky, explored how organisations currently manage cybersecurity and how they are preparing for future…
- 24 Oct 2024
How You can Apply for Google’s 2025 Growth Academy: AI for Cybersecurity Program
Google has launched the Growth Academy AI for Cybersecurity program designed to support startups using artificial intelligence to enhance cybersecurity. This opportunity offers startups the chance to…
- 22 Apr 2025
Mart Networks Unveils Invinsense 6.0: AI-Powered Cybersecurity Revolution in Africa
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor in Africa and Middle East, today announced the launch of Invinsense 6.0 , the latest version of its flagship cybersecurity platform. With this…
- 23 Jul 2021
Sophos Acquires Braintrace to Boost Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, today announced that it has acquired Braintrace, further enhancing Sophos’ Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem with Braintrace’s proprietary…
- 12 Jun 2020
Deloitte Partners with Palo Alto Networks to Extend its Cybersecurity Services
Organisations operating in today’s fast-moving digital world need a cybersecurity strategy capable of tackling increasingly sophisticated threats. Collaboration is key in the cybersecurity industry…
- 17 Jun 2022
Ransomware Attack on Shoprite Holdings Reminder of the Role Employees Play in Cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies, a cybersecurity solutions provider, is reminding African organisations of the importance of cybersecurity training for employees, following the recent cyber-attack…
- 19 May 2025
Mart Networks Rolls Out Tailored Cybersecurity Solution for Fintechs
Mart Networks, a leading cybersecurity distributor across Africa and the Middle East, has unveiled a specialized cybersecurity package tailored for fintech firms. The solution, powered by Invinsense,…
- 1 Dec 2024
TD Africa Joins Forces with Check Point to Enhance Cybersecurity in Nigeria
TD Africa, a leading technology distributor in Sub-Saharan Africa, has joined forces with Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global cybersecurity leader, to enhance Nigeria's cybersecurity…
- 15 Feb 2014
IBM Out with Offering for Cybersecurity Framework
IBM has announces a new service offering to help critical infrastructure organisations utilise a new Cybersecurity Framework announced by the Administration at the White House. The Cybersecurity…
- 5 Feb 2024
MTN Leads the Charge in Cybersecurity for MSMEs with ESET Partnership
MTN Nigeria, a key player in the ICT sector, and ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, have formed a strategic partnership to launch “MTN ESET.” This cybersecurity solution is specifically tailored…
- 24 Mar 2017
Cisco 2017 Annual Cybersecurity Report Reveals True Cost of Cyber Breaches
Cisco, worldwide leader in IT and networking released its Annual Cybersecurity Report (ACR). The Cisco Annual Cybersecurity Report, now in its tenth year, examines the latest threat intelligence…
- 20 Mar 2023
How to Make ChatGPT a Cybersecurity Co-Pilot - Sophos
Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, has on Monday released new research on how the cybersecurity industry can leverage GPT-3, the language model behind…
- 30 Nov 2023
47% of Companies in the META Region Plan to Outsource Cybersecurity
Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks, a new study commissioned by Kaspersky has found. The data shows that 78% of companies in the Middle…
- 23 Jan 2023
The Necessity for Updated Cybersecurity education in a New Digital World
As the world marks International Education Day today 24th January, Check Point® Software Technologies, a leading provider specialised in cybersecurity worldwide, wants to make use of this event. This…
- 14 Nov 2025
Kaspersky Introduces Cyber Pathways to Support Career Development in Cybersecurity
Kaspersky’s new platform, ‘Cyber Pathways’, offers a comprehensive look into the essential cybersecurity roles, skills, and tools, to empower professionals to chart their career paths with…
- 7 Mar 2025
NITDA Identifies Key Barriers to Cybersecurity in Nigeria
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has identified outdated frameworks, inadequate expertise, and low awareness as major barriers to effective cybersecurity interventions in…
- 24 Feb 2016
BlackBerry Acquires Encription For Threat Mitigation, Cybersecurity Services
BlackBerry Limited, a global leader in secure mobile communications, has announced the launch of its new Professional Cybersecurity Services practice that will further expand its security portfolio.…
- 9 Oct 2023
NITDA Rolls Out Activities for the 2023 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Celebration
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in line with its mandate, has rolled out activities for the celebration of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Last year, the agency…
- 15 Jul 2024
Collaboration and Investment Key to Strengthening Africa’s Digital Payments Cybersecurity
By Omotayo Ogunlade, Chief Technology Officer at Onafriq As the digital payments landscape in Africa expands, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes increasingly urgent. Trust and…
- 4 Jun 2026
ESET Enhances Cybersecurity Awareness Among Lagos State MDAs Through Capacity-Building Programme
ESET Nigeria has successfully concluded a cybersecurity awareness training programme for staff of the Lagos State Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), reinforcing the state’s…
- 14 Jan 2022
Sophos to Host Webinar on How Companies Can Optimise Cybersecurity Insurance
Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, has scheduled its first webinar in 2022 on how companies can effectively optimize their cybersecurity insurance. Cyber insurance is a form of…