The National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd) has chaired the Ninth Meeting of the Cybercrime Advisory Council, during which he gave a directive for additional cyber-security sensitisation for stakeholders and launched Cyber security Toolkits for MSMEs. Monguno also charged relevant agencies on cyber security resilience and preparedness. “The Council was briefed on the successful completion of seven sector-based sensitisation workshops by the Office of the National Security Adviser between September-December 2021 and informed stakeholders of two additional sector-based sensitisation workshops on the implementation of the National Cyber Security Policy and Strategy for critical organisations scheduled between May to June 2022. “The Office of the National Security Adviser informed members of ongoing gap analysis to identify capacity deficit amongst relevant law enforcement agencies pursuant to the Cybercrimes Act 2015 to guide future capacity-building efforts. The National Security Adviser emphasised the need for collaboration, capacity building, and information sharing to ensure a safe and resilient cyber ecosystem for Nigeria.”

Source: The Guardian April 02, 2022 10:31 UTC