In a bid to address rising cyber attacks and escalating digital threats, GidiSync Solutions has reiterated the need to build sustainable digital growth on a solid foundation, noting that cybersecurity isn’t just a technical control, but a strategic pillar for trust, reputation, and long-term value creation.

The Principal Security Architect at GidiSync Solutions, Ademola Adeyemo, disclosed this at an exclusive Cybersecurity Roundtable in Lagos.

At the event, which brought together CISOs, CTOs, CIOs, regulators, venture capitalists, and business executives to explore practical ways of strengthening organisational resilience without stifling innovation, Adeyemo said that secure architecture must be part of the design from day one.

Cybersecurity Consultant at GidiSync, Ibrahim Olawale, emphasised the importance of collective defense: “The threat landscape is evolving rapidly. No single organisation, no matter how sophisticated, can manage it in isolation.

This roundtable created a safe space to exchange ideas, share lessons, and inspire partnerships that strengthen our collective defenses.”

Participants, including senior decision-makers across the financial, telecommunications, oil and gas, and technology sectors — engaged in robust discussions on measuring cybersecurity ROI, bridging governance gaps, and building a resilient security culture tailored to Nigeria’s realities.

Speakers referenced recent global and local breaches from Jaguar Land Rover and Marks & Spencer to the 2024 Flutterwave incident.

Which reportedly cost over N11 billion as evidence that cyber risk is now a board-level issue with direct financial, operational, and reputational consequences.

The Lagos event follows GidiSync’s first African stop in Nairobi, Kenya, where the team participated in the AfriLabs Annual Gathering, joining global innovation leaders, UN representatives, and former Nigerian Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo in championing the role of technology in Africa’s economic diversification.