Maryam Aminu
As Nigeria joins the global community to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) has urged citizens, organizations, and government institutions to take stronger action in safeguarding the nation’s digital space.
Speaking under the global theme “Secure Our World,” CSEAN President, Olabode Agboola, stressed that cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue but a shared responsibility critical to national stability and trust.
According to him, the 2025 campaign is anchored on the “Core-4 Practices” using strong passwords with a password manager, enabling multifactor authentication, updating software regularly, and recognizing/reporting scams.
He noted that past breaches, from global cases like Yahoo and Twitter to local fintech incidents, highlight the devastating consequences of neglecting these practices.
“Every Nigerian regardless of age, profession, or location must take meaningful steps toward digital safety,” Agboola said, warning that weak security habits continue to expose individuals and institutions to fraud, identity theft, and cyberattacks.
CSEAN outlined key responsibilities across different sectors:
Government must enforce cybersecurity standards, fund awareness campaigns, and strengthen cybercrime laws.
Organizations should integrate the Core-4 Practices, train staff regularly, and invest in secure infrastructure.
Professionals are expected to stay current, mentor young experts, and collaborate ethically with regulators.
Community leaders should promote awareness in schools, religious centers, and local councils, translating messages into local languages to deepen understanding.
With cybercrime already costing Nigerians billions annually, CSEAN’s leadership insists that digital defense is a societal imperative.
“Cybersecurity is a national mandate. Together, by embracing the Core-4 Practices, we can build a resilient Nigeria,” Agboola concluded.
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