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Data breaches top list of security concerns for Nigerian chief information officers—Report 

Samson Akintaro by Samson Akintaro
September 30, 2022
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Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in Nigeria are more worried about the consequences of a possible security breach even as they look to navigate an increasingly complex threat and regulatory landscape.  

This is according to the Enterprise Security Trends in Nigeria survey, conducted by the IDC and commissioned by Microsoft, which highlights the latest cloud security developments in Nigeria.  

According to the report, spending on security solutions among companies is growing along with cloud adoption services. This is even as 72% of organizations in Nigeria are said to have increased security budgets by 10% or more over the last few years. This is not only the result of accelerated cloud adoption levels but also increased awareness of security in senior management and rising new threats.  

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The research reveals that the pace of enterprise-wide cloud adoption is rapidly increasing as business leaders look to ensure flexibility, agility, and business continuity throughout their daily operations.  

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What they are saying

Commenting on the report, the country manager for Microsoft Nigeria, Ola Williams, said: “There’s no doubt the risk landscape has become more complex, and while cybersecurity solutions have matured a great deal, threat actors are not idling. As organizations continue to pursue their digital transformation journey, security must be considered every step of the way to ensure a safer digital environment for all.”  

She added that bad actors have noticed that more data is being processed in the cloud and there has been a noticeable increase in cyberattacks. “In fact, the FBI ranked Nigeria 16th among the countries most affected by cybercrimes in 2020. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic forced more people to learn, work, shop, bank, and connect online than ever before. More devices, networks, and connection points have resulted in the expansion of the threat surface, bringing the need for a robust security strategy to the fore,” she said. 

 Other key highlights of the report   

  • Almost half of the organizations (41%) said they will be using a combination of on-premises and cloud solutions in just two years’ time. Already, 6% of organizations prefer to use the cloud; and this number is expected to grow to eight percent over the next two years. This increased adoption speaks to the confidence companies have in cloud solutions as they prepare to navigate a post-COVID-19 world. 
  • Security remains a major focus for Nigerian organizations with around 61% of companies prioritizing endpoint security solutions as endpoints increasingly move beyond the enterprise core.  
  • Another 41% are implementing VPNs and virtual desktop infrastructure to secure remote workers. In line with the growing threat of phishing and ransomware, half of the organizations are deploying identity and access management (IAM) solutions. 
  • Companies also face pressure from government regulators to ensure company, employee, and customer data remains protected.  
  • The Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) was brought into effect in October 2019 to regulate who can access and control personal data and help combat the growing threat of cybercrime. Despite this, just 12% of organizations feel they are fully compliant with Nigeria’s data protection regulations. 

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Samson Akintaro is a tech enthusiast and has over a decade experience covering and writing about the tech industry. He is currently the Tech Analyst at Nairametrics.

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