The most populous black nation,
Nigeria may have shortage of cyber security experts in the next five years, according
to Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) reports ITRealms.
The president, CSEAN, Mr. Remi Afon,
made this disclosure while announcing the forthcoming workshop of his group
slated in Abuja, saying there will be a 1.5 million shortfall of
cyber security experts by the year 2020.
In a press statement by the CSEAN
president in Abuja said the group was planning to organise training for
stakeholders in the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sub sector of
the economy.
He said the training is expected to
empower participants to combat cyber-crimes in Ministries, Departments and
Agencies (MDAs) including the private sector.
Afon also noted the scheduled three-day
capacity building would serve as the association's contribution to cyber security
development in the country, stressing it would provide participants with basic
skills to build knowledge and skills against cyber-attacks.
"Through lecture, hands-on lab
exercises, and group discussion, participants will gain a foundational
perspective on the challenges of designing cyber security program, implementing
secure systems, and other factors needed for a comprehensive cyber security
solution,” he said.
Afon emphasised that the training will
cover all modules required to pass the Information Systems Audit and Control
Association (ISACA) internationally recognised Global Cyber Security
Fundamental Certificate exams.
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Pic: Remi Afon, CSEAN president
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