As the world is progressively embracing digitalisation, the necessity for strong cyber security measures was the core of highlights of experts at an interactive training organised by Sterling Global Oil Resources Ltd., (SGORL).
At the training which took place weekend, at Bon Voyage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, the Chairman, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Lagos State Chapter, Mr. Oladipupo M. Olakunle, said the sophistication in cyber-attacks and data breaches taking place on a daily basis, leading to heavy losses by big businesses, makes training in developing strong cyber security more compelling.
According to him, the internet has become an integral part of our lives and as more and more people across the world move towards online, the risk of cybercrime will continue to be amplified.
He said: “With the advent of the ever-changing digital world, numerous cyberattacks and data breaches are taking place on a daily basis. Initiative like this enables students to gain significant perceptions and make them aware of the threats and risks.’’
He explained that cyber security is one of the most critical aspects in our lives due to the increasing usage of different digital platforms adding that understanding exposures, how common cyber attacks work, and how to prevent such attacks is essential to preventing breaches and attacks.
Vice Chairperson, Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos State Chapter, Mrs. Funmilola Omojola said breaches does not exclude any user of the cyber space, adding that all users are exposed to various security risks.
“Cyber threats are continually advancing, so it is important to get trained about the pros and cons of digitalisation in order to know how to fortify ourselves against cyber attacks”
She said cyber attackers persist to manipulate gaps and introduce new threats and vulnerabilities, and commended SGORL for creating this initiative aimed to promoting a safe digital culture among the students, as part of its sustainable effort to establish a safer digital world and preaching the integration of cyber security best practices.
Students from Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) were given the opportunity to present some of their projects relating to the latest cybersecurity trends.
Important topics, including the use of strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, recognising and reporting phishing attempts, and regularly updating software, were also considered.
Among other dignitaries at the event are; Mr. Oladipupo M. Olakunle, FNCS – Chairman, Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos State Chapter, Mrs. Funmilola Omojola – Vice Chairperson, Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Rufai Mohammed – Head of Department, Computer Science, Yaba College of Technology, Mr. Francis Nwoji, MNCS Treasurer, Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos State Chapter, Mr. Akinsola Adeniyi Foluso, Senior Lecturer, Computer Science, Yaba College of Technology and Mrs. Esther Oladiboye Olasunkanmi, Lecturer, Computer Science, Yaba College of Technology.