Firms challenge cyber security with new solutions
DIZENGOFF West Africa (Nigeria) Limited has partnered Castlenet Consulting Limited to propagate proactive measures to curb cybercrime menace using the Paloalto technology.
The Sales, Channel, Networks and Cybersecurity Manager at Dizengoff, Akanna Iweka, who disclosed this in Lagos, said it was about time Nigeria leveraged on proactive technologies rather than reactive security to fight cybercrime.
According to Iweka, Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy which puts it on the radar for cyberattacks, meaning that the country must stay ahead of cyber criminals.
“This campaign is to educate businesses and the public about cyber security situations in Nigeria, the risks out there and measures to deal with these risks.
“To also highlight how everybody can leverage on the technologies we have on the Paloalto networks. It is important that people understand the risks out there and how to protect themselves against it, especially businesses.
“Right now, as we advance in technology, we become more vulnerable, people need to understand this and know how to meet up with the challenges associated with it.
“In 2017, Nigeria was estimated to have lost about $450 million to cybercrimes.
“The idea is to stay ahead of the cyber criminals. We do not wait until it happens, that is why we want to change the mentality of people from being reactive to being proactive to the menace of cybercrime,” he said.
Iweka added that Dizengoff will only associate itself with quality, which was why the firm is distributing Paloalto Networks brand. He further noted that though the financial institutions are mostly affected by cybercrimes, all other sectors are culpable and assured Nigerians that financial institutions are strictly compelled to adhere to CBN regulations to secure online financial transactions.
He said: “Paloalto is bringing innovation, while anticipating the trends and patterns and staying ahead of the curve so that when these threats come in, you already have measures in place to put them in check.