The foremost Information Technology professional association in Nigeria and African largest IT Society, the Nigeria Computer Society, has unveiled details for the third edition of its flagship event: Cybersecurity Forum and Workshop.
NCS has been the voice of Information Technology professionals for the past four decades now.
Presently with over 20,000 members spread across all sectors of the economy, NCS continues to expand and grow in might and relevance.
Announcing plans for the Cybersecurity Forum and Workshop on Tuesday at the secretariat in Lagos, Dr. Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu, the president of NCS, said they are excited to announce upcoming Cybersecurity Forum and Workshop, scheduled to take place at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja from June 11th to 13th, 2024.
Current local and international reports indicate that Cyber-attacks in Nigeria is still on the increase despite the fact that many attack incidences in Nigeria are not reported.
“This forum and workshop will serve as a platform for experts to share their knowledge, discuss best practices, and develop strategies to enhance cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world.
“A key focus of the forum and workshop will be addressing the alarming rise in mobile channel fraud, which, according to the NIBSS Industry Fraud Report Q1 2024, has increased by 19% compared to the previous quarter.
Dr. Aliyu said this finding underscores the urgent need for advanced cybersecurity measures and the development of robust strategies to combat evolving threats.
“The event aims to tackle these pressing challenges and equip participants with the skills and insights needed to protect digital assets and infrastructure effectively.
“By leveraging the latest data and trends highlighted in the NIBSS report, attendees will be better prepared to counteract the specific techniques that fraudsters are increasingly employing, such as social engineering and phishing.
“Through collaborative efforts and the sharing of cutting-edge knowledge, we aim to foster a resilient cybersecurity environment capable of safeguarding Nigeria’s digital future”, he said.
Creation of Cybersecurity Tax:
Dr. Aliyu further called for improved Federal Government-professionals handshake to avoid flip-flops during policymaking processes.
He cited the recent Cybersecurity Levy agenda pursued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a case of study.
In the words of the NCS President:
“We must acknowledge the recent withdrawal of the proposed cybersecurity tax. While the intentions were noble, it is evident that further discussions and evaluations are necessary to ensure that any future initiatives in this regard align with the broader interests of our nation’s digital landscape”.
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