Digital Encode Cautions Firms on Over Dependence on Cyber Security Products

DIGITAL Encode, foremost cyber security and Compliance Advisory Company, has cautioned organisations on over dependence of cyber security products for protection against cyber -attacks.

Dr. Wale Obadare and Dr. Oluseyi Akindeinde, both founders of Digital encode also expressed worries over the implementation of none impactful cyber security solutions to organi

zations by vendors which has resulted in increased loss of money and data by organizations.

They spoke at the recent Digital Encode retreat for her staff in Dubai, United Arab Emirate to equip them for a blissful career.

Obadare, further said that major challenge organizations face in the fight against cybercriminal and

cyber warfare is lack of trained manpower.

“I have been in cyber security ecosystem for many years now and have identified lack of trained manpower in most organizations. Cyber security is not a certificate that speaks for you, but a continuous training to be ahead of the smart criminals, most organizations find it difficult to continually update their IT security staff to be able to face cyber threats,” he said. Akindeinde, emphasized on the need for a national cyber security framework against industry specifics frameworks.

“There are a number of frameworks aimed at assisting most organizations in preventing cyber attacks. A prime example is the ISO 27001 ISMS. A more specific one for the financial / payments sector is the PCI DSS. This is a regulatory framework. I think it's a case of the level of maturity of cybersecurity in the banking sector. Other sectors have not got to that advanced stage of maturity which is why the banks seem to be at the forefront of preventing and addressing issues related to Cybersecurity,” he said.

Digital Encode has shown leadership by setting her workforce up for success; instill in them a sense of bigger purpose, and giving them the confidence to persevere when the work gets challenging.