Abuja: The Nigerian Computer Society (NCS) on Thursday advocated digital literacy to enhance cybersecurity 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.
The event had as its theme: `Digital Sovereignty: Building an Agile and Resilient Nation.’
According to him, cyber-attacks were growing in scale, sophistication and impact.
Aliyu stated that an increasing reliance on the digital space has shaped the cybersecurity landscape in 2024.
He said that to tackle these challenges, countries and organisations should adopt proactive strategies that leverage local innovations, address skills gaps, and ensure regulatory compliance.
He said collaboration among governments, the private sector and experts was vital for creating a resilient digital ecosystem.
“The future of cyber security relies on continuous innovation, education, and collaboration to protect our interconnected world,” he said.
He stated that the forum was meant to bring together policymakers, cybersecurity experts, academics, industry leaders, and practitioners to harness strategies and share insights on achieving cybersecurity 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.
“These are vital for preserving national security and digital economy, personal data privacy safeguards, and technological dependency,” Aliyu said.
He emphasised 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.
“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,” he said.
NCS is the umbrella and the 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.