ABUJA, JULY 13, 2016 – Security is one of the most critical issues in across the globe with Nigeria sharing in the challenges too.In the 21st century, nations invest in Information Technology as the key enabler for National Security.
Thus, the 26th National Conference will provide a multi-stakeholder forum to examine pertinent considerations in achieving IT enabled Security to advance and achieve Sustainable Development. Engagement opportunities will be explored during the Conference to present and develop effective strategies, creative approaches and practical solutions.
The Conference intends to bring together academics, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, IT practitioners, policy makers in government and business people.
Social Engineering
Social engineering has been considered as one of the top five (5) cyber security threats by many information security resources because it exploits some basic human behaviors such as trust, ignorance and greed.
To this end, the Social Media (SM) Masterclass of the Nigeria Computer Society #NCSAbuja2016 will feature a practical demonstration on: “National Security and Cyber Intelligence – Social Engineering Dimensions through Social Media”.
The masterclass will be led by the Deloitte Nigeria Cybersecurity Team led by Tope Aladenusi, head, Cyber Risk Services at Deloitte Nigeria.
With Hands-On Experience, the demo will answer questions such as:
We can’t stop people from using social networks, but how do we ensure there is responsible use of social networks?
What are the common practices on social media that divulge private information?
How can we effectively defend against today’s social engineering attacks?
What is helping to fuel some of the social engineering ploys used against enterprises and governments today?
How do we promote vigilance and implement procedures to defeat deceptions?
The 26th National Conference of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) (#NCSAbuja2016) themed, “Information Technology for National Safety and Security” holds from July 19-21, 2016 in Abuja, FCT, Nigeria.
NCS urged intending participants to “Join NCS as Deloitte Cybersecurity Team led by Tope Aladenusi hack the human being with a live demonstration of the low-tech, but often effective skill known as ‘social engineering’ in hacker and security circles.
