Experts launch anti-cyber-attack programme

In an effort to stem the tide of incessant cyber-attacks on internet users in the country, information communication experts have launched an anti-cyber-attack programme known as the CyberSAFE.

The experts, under the aegis of Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), said the cybersafe programme would be added to CSEAN public training schedule, alongside end-user cyber security training course and corresponding assessment.

Remi Afon, the association’s President, said in Abuja, that both programmes were developed in partnership with Logical Operations with the aim of helping organizations combat cyber security threats.

According to him, the cybersafe training program was designed for non-technical end-users of computers, mobile devices, networks, and the Internet.He said: “Logical operations’ new cybersaafe instructor-led training curriculum, available now through training centers, enables employees of any organization to identify many of the common risks involved in using conventional end-user technology, as well as ways to use it safely to protect themselves and their organizations from those security risks.

“End-users play a critical role in protecting an organization’s data, but often times; they are the weakest link in the security chain. In fact, according to Reuters.com, end-user awareness and training reduces security-related risks for organizations by 45% to 70%.”

He further expressed confidence that the cybersafe, if embraced, would go a long way in equipping businesses, government ministries, agencies and departments to reduce the threats posed by cyber criminals in the country.

“Considering that end users are the weakest link in most cyber-attacks, it becomes imperative to equip all employees on how to remain safe online.

“We developed the CyberSAFE training program because we recognize that end-users are a crucial part of protecting an organization’s assets, especially since emerging trends such as byod are exposing organizations to more and more security threats. With the CyberSAFE training program, employees and organizations everywhere will learn how to use technology more securely to minimize security risks to themselves and their organizations.” he added.