Nigeria considers cyber security policy to protect telecoms sector

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Cyber criminals are focusing their efforts on fewer but far more complex and targeted intrusions, the report notes.

Once the domain of elite spies and con artists, social engineering is now in the hands of anyone with an internet connection – and AI is the accomplice.

The solution offers end-to-end support across FAIS, FICA, PFMA, POPIA and cyber security regulations.

The company, which plans to expand into English-speaking Africa, says it provides cost-effective cyber security solutions that do not require expert knowledge.

Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa were revealed as hotspots, with Kenya having one of the highest web threat incident rates (20.1%) in Q1 2025.

The minister, speaking at Bootstrap Christian University in Ndola, the country's third-largest city, rejected the laws were a tool to intrude the private lives of citizens

There is a growing need for many institutions to move beyond the collection and storage of data towards agile intelligence that delivers value.

According to Red Hat's Christopher Saul, AI success in East Africa is dependent on strategic groundwork rather than ambition alone.

To reduce third-party exposure, organisations need a solid vetting process before bringing any vendor onboard, says Zakiyya Cassimjee.

The country is actively seeking membership in the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, which would strengthen its integration into global cybersecurity networks.