CSCS AND NSA COLLABORATE TO HARNESS AI FOR ENHANCED CYBERSECURITY
Detailed Breakdown:
Event Overview:
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) is organizing the 2024 Cybersecurity Conference. The summit is scheduled to take place on October 17, 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. It will focus on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity strategies and infrastructure under the theme: “Cybersecurity: Synergising AI and Infrastructure.”
Purpose of the Summit:
The conference aims to bring together cybersecurity experts, public and private sector leaders, financial institutions, telecommunications, fintech companies, and industry regulators. The objective is to discuss how AI can be leveraged to combat evolving cyber threats and strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity defenses.
Key Participants:
Attendees will include professionals from various industries, government officials, and international experts. They will share ideas and strategies to improve cyber resilience in the country.
Organizers’ Statement:
The CSCS emphasized that since its inception in 2019, this conference has been instrumental in promoting cybersecurity awareness. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, the Managing Director and CEO of CSCS, underscored the importance of collaboration, stating that addressing cybersecurity challenges requires coordinated efforts across all sectors.
Expert Commentary:
The Coordinator of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre, Ahmad Saad Abubakar, described the event as a strategic platform for fostering partnerships between the government and private sector leaders. He highlighted the importance of integrating AI to keep up with the increasing sophistication of cyber threats.
Building Capacity:
The CSCS plans to focus on developing human capacity in the field of cybersecurity. Isioma Lawal, Head of ERM & Resilience Service at CSCS, noted that by nurturing a new generation of cybersecurity professionals, the country can better address the risks posed by emerging AI technologies while ensuring data protection.
This one-day summit is expected to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s cybersecurity infrastructure and serve as a forum for knowledge-sharing and innovation.
Detailed Breakdown:
Event Overview:
The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) is organizing the 2024 Cybersecurity Conference. The summit is scheduled to take place on October 17, 2024, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. It will focus on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cybersecurity strategies and infrastructure under the theme: “Cybersecurity: Synergising AI and Infrastructure.”
Purpose of the Summit:
The conference aims to bring together cybersecurity experts, public and private sector leaders, financial institutions, telecommunications, fintech companies, and industry regulators. The objective is to discuss how AI can be leveraged to combat evolving cyber threats and strengthen Nigeria’s cybersecurity defenses.
Key Participants:
Attendees will include professionals from various industries, government officials, and international experts. They will share ideas and strategies to improve cyber resilience in the country.
Organizers’ Statement:
The CSCS emphasized that since its inception in 2019, this conference has been instrumental in promoting cybersecurity awareness. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, the Managing Director and CEO of CSCS, underscored the importance of collaboration, stating that addressing cybersecurity challenges requires coordinated efforts across all sectors.
Expert Commentary:
The Coordinator of the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre, Ahmad Saad Abubakar, described the event as a strategic platform for fostering partnerships between the government and private sector leaders. He highlighted the importance of integrating AI to keep up with the increasing sophistication of cyber threats.
Building Capacity:
The CSCS plans to focus on developing human capacity in the field of cybersecurity. Isioma Lawal, Head of ERM & Resilience Service at CSCS, noted that by nurturing a new generation of cybersecurity professionals, the country can better address the risks posed by emerging AI technologies while ensuring data protection.
This one-day summit is expected to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s cybersecurity infrastructure and serve as a forum for knowledge-sharing and innovation.