In recent times, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, once synonymous with tranquillity and security, has been gripped by a wave of kidnappings, instilling constant fear among residents. The escalating security challenges, marked by a series of abductions and fatalities, call for immediate and sustainable measures.
Category: Cyber Security
Okeke Sworn in as SON DG
In a ceremony held today at the Ministry for Industry, Trade and Investment, the Honourable Minister, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, administered the oath of office to the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of various agencies and parastatals under the ministry’s supervision. Among the distinguished individuals inaugurated was Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwunonso Okeke, FCA, who assumed the position of Director General of the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON).
Why you need your Google Security Keys on U2F device
It is very possible to be so vulnerable and helpless despite having the two-factor authentication security layer set up on your google account (or for the fact that you do have it set up)– if the unexpected happens and you have no access to your registered phone. The 2-Step Verification […]
ITU’s Expert Focus Group: A Step Towards Democratizing the Metaverse
The establishment of an expert focus group by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to work towards international technical standards for the metaverse is a significant step in the development of this emerging technology. The metaverse, a virtual world that is accessible through the internet, has the potential to revolutionize the […]
Outcry as Govt Data Shows Northeast Region has Most Certified IT Professionals in the country
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed the North-East of Nigeria has the most certified IT professionals According to the dataset, the geopolitical region has 25.90 percent of certified IT professionals. This puts it ahead of the other geopolitical zones of Nigeria with Nigerians questioning how this was arrived at.
Cybersecurity in Esports and How to Play It Safe
Electronic sports, popularly known as esports is a competitive form of gaming facilitated by electronic systems such as PCs, gaming consoles, and mobile phones. Esports players play video games together, competitively, in tournaments, esports leagues, etc. We have seen the competitive video gaming scene grow to a multi-million industry in […]