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Cyber Security Experts Set For 2017 Summit

The Civic Centre in Lagos is set to host to Nigeria’s cybersecurity experts and participants at this year’s edition of Cyber Security Challenge Nigeria, from October 25 to October 26.
The event is being organized by Upgraded Era Solutions in collaboration and partnership with government and non-government agencies.
A statement by the organisers said that this year’s event will build on the success of its debut edition, adding that it would continue with its objective of building a viable IT/ cyber security professional base for Nigeria.
It said that Cyber Security Challenge will, this year, host a wider scope of experts from more agencies, organizations and notable passionate individuals including the Wali of Borno State.
This year, the statement stressed, will feature the launching of its big project, tagged: ‘Green shield for Nigeria’s cyberspace,’ presentation by industry experts, exhibitions, latest trends and headway as it relates to the theme of the event.
“In addition, the cybersecurity conference and hackathon will see the return of battle for THE ULTIMATE CYSECA – a high-level hacking competition where qualified participants lurk horns for grand cash prizes.
Managing Director of Upgraded Era Solutions, Victor Idonor, said: “Our maiden conference in 2016 was an exciting one and a huge success that validated our commitment to further create this platform for connecting Nigeria’s best and brightest to the cybersecurity industry. Bring together all stakeholders in the I.T security industry to deliberate the most logical way to address the forever growing cybercrime wave recorded within and outside Nigeria. With the responses so far, this year’s edition promises to be more engaging and of course insightful as we expect more professionals from the diaspora.”
The Assistant Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, Johnson W. Adenola described the conference as a novel idea, ‘an excellent initiative by Upgraded Era, considering the issues raised. It will benefit the Nigerian society as a whole.
“We of the Nigerian Police Force have a lot to benefit from this and will like to take it up from here.
The dimensions of Cybercrime in this country is unimaginable and like I assure you, the police leadership is willing to partner with Upgraded Era and looking up to more collaboration with the CYSEC NG body.[myad]