The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), the premier body of all Computing and Information Technology (IT) professionals, interest groups, and stakeholders in Nigeria, says it is advocating digital literacy to enhance cyber security in the country.
Speaking at sideline of the Cybersecurity Forum and Workshop organised by the Society in Abuja, with its theme as `Digital Sovereignty: Building an Agile and Resilient Nation,’ NCS President, Muhammad Aliyu, noted that cyber-attacks were growing in scale, sophistication and impact.
While noting that the cyber security landscape in 2024 was shaped by increasing reliance on digital space, Aliyu said that to tackle these challenges, countries and organisations should adopt proactive strategies that leverage local innovations, address skills gaps, and ensure regulatory compliance.
He said collaboration among governments, the private sector and experts was vital for creating a resilient digital ecosystem.
‘’The future of cyber security relies on continuous innovation, education, and collaboration to protect our interconnected world,’’ he said.
He noted that the forum was meant to bring together policymakers, cyber security experts, academics, industry leaders, and practitioners to harness strategies and share insights on achieving cyber security sovereignty.
“The focus is on assessing a nation’s capability to govern, regulate, protect and secure its digital infrastructure, data, technological assets, and cyber-environment.
“These are vital for preserving national security and digital economy, personal data privacy safeguards, and technological dependency,’’Aliyu said.
He emphasised the importance of dialogue and shared expertise in strengthening collective cyber security and ensuring a safer digital future.
Aliyu encouraged participants to take advantage of the forum’s networking opportunities, leveraging their diversity to learn from one another and broaden their knowledge on defending against cyber threats.
‘’The Nigerian Computer Society is committed to creating platforms for IT professionals to share knowledge and stay up-to-date with challenges in the sector,’’ he said.
