Abuja: The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) on Thursday advocated digital literacy to enhance cyber security in the country. The NCS President, Muhammad Aliyu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Cybersecurity Forum and Workshop organised by the society in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Aliyu highlighted the growing scale, sophistication, and impact of cyber-attacks. He noted that the cyber security landscape in 2024 was being shaped by an increasing reliance on digital space. To tackle these challenges, he suggested that countries and organisations should adopt proactive strategies that leverage local innovations, address skills gaps, and ensure regulatory compliance. He emphasized the importance of collaboration among governments, the private sector, and experts in creating a resilient digital ecosystem.
Aliyu stated that the future of cyber security relies on continuous innovation, education, and collaboration to protect the interconnected world. He explained that the forum was designed 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, which are vital for preserving national security and the digital economy, personal data privacy safeguards, and technological dependency.
He further emphasized 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. He reiterated that 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.
NCS is the umbrella and premier body of all Computing and Information Technology (IT) professionals, interest groups, and stakeholders in Nigeria. Its core mission is to advance the science and practice of computing and information technology in the country.
