Friday, July 5th 2024. Nigeria’s leading Digital Transformation Company, Galaxy Backbone and its Cybersecurity Partners, Fortinet and Exclusive Networks, recently held and event for Public Sector Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government. Both organisations, focused on the theme; ‘Building a Robust Cybersecurity Roadmap for your Organisation’.
The event aimed to raise awareness around critical cybersecurity challenges and threats the nation is currently facing. Fortinet’s Cybersecurity Solutions were proferred, and the need for collaboration among organisations within both the public and private sectors in effectively tackling these issues and identified threats was emphasised.
Delivering his Opening remarks, GBB’s MD/CEO, Prof. Ibrahim Adeyanju, reiterated GBB’s commitment to evolve with changes and stay ahead in the area of cybersecurity in the ever-changing cyberspace, and he stressed the efforts the organization is making to continue working with various partners in combating cybercrimes. He highlighted the rising rate of cyber threats around the world and emphasised the importance of having a robust cybersecurity system in place and the important role human beings play in ensuring everyone is safe, stating, “It is important to secure our digital footprints as cybersecurity begins with you and me. Just as we ensure our physical safety, we should also ensure our digital safety.”
A notable address during the event was given by the representative of the National Security Adviser, Ahmad Sa’ad Abubakar, National Coordinator of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Service of the NSA. He described prevalent cybersecurity crimes as today being look at as ‘Crime-As-A-Service’, noting that those who engage in such crimes do so at the speed of light and, in other to tackle this threat plaguing the nation and the world at large, collaboration is key. In his words; “We should not be federated, acting on our own. We should be open to collaboration at all times. Talking to each other and sharing experience is key. Until we learn to share, we will continue to be hit.” – Ahmad Sa’ad Abubakar
The GBB and Fortinet Cybersecurity Event was a significant milestone in addressing the pressing cybersecurity challenges in the public sector of the nation. With active participation from both the public and private sectors, the event successfully raised awareness and highlighted the importance of a robust cybersecurity framework.
Galaxy Backbone is the Digital Infrastructure Company, providing the secure platform for organisations to effectively serve their customers and run their organisations more effectively. Providing Cybersecurity As A Service is a fundamental part of the services it offers Clients and stakeholders.