Digital Jewels Limited has launched the Nigerian Cyber Threat Barometer report in Lagos as part of efforts aimed at reducing the rising cases of online breaches of national security
Speaking at the launch in Lagos, British deputy high commissioner to Nigeria Peter Carter said the report is an important contribution towards building a partnership with Nigeria, and also an absolute channel of information.
“The research that has gone into it is rigorous. It is very wide considering the ways the information has been captured. It has involved some of Nigeria’s most respected ministries, public and private sector organisations, all of whom have been anxious and keen about getting involved in the process,” he said.
Carter said partnership between government and its agencies would ensure better national security.
“The watchword is partnership and this is what we as the British government would like to see developing countries like Nigeria engage in. We know that it works; all we need is to see it sincerely improve chances of frustrating cyber terrorism for greater confidence for our cyber network on the internet.”
Digital Jewels Limited chief executive officer (CEO) Adedoyin Odunfa said the report cover major themes, highlighting findings and recommendations.
“The report highlights key findings and recommendations across three main themes: problem definition, root cause identification and solution exploration, focused on determining the main cyber threats facing Nigeria, as well as providing areas for the UK and Nigeria to work together to advance the security of both countries,” she said.
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