A professor of Computer Science at the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Prof. John Kolo Alhassan, has urged the federal government to establish a National Cybercrime Control Centre (NCCC) with sub-control centers in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
He also recommended creating a Dark Web Monitoring Research Centre to keep pace with the rapid advancements in internet technology and emerging cyber warfare tactics.
Delivering a lecture titled, “Achieving and Sustaining Victory in the Emerging Cyber Warfare”, Prof Kolo Alhassan emphasised that winning the battle against cybercrime requires comprehensive action plans that include robust network monitoring, detection of unauthorised activities and swift responses to threats.
He said there was need for strategic and proactive measures by individuals, organisations and government bodies to effectively combat growing threats in the cyberspace.
Prof. Alhassan underscored the increasing menace of identity theft, fake bank applications and fraudulent alerts, often orchestrated via the “Dark Web.”
He stressed that essential cybersecurity measures such as password management, two-factor authentication, regular vulnerability assessments and continuous employee training as critical defenses against these evolving threats.
To further bolster public safety, he advocated for widespread awareness campaigns through traditional and social media platforms, alongside the acquisition of advanced cybersecurity surveillance tools.
He emphasised that all internet users should stay informed about new cyber attack techniques and implement disaster recovery plans in case of security breaches.
The vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, congratulated Prof. Alhassan for his insightful presentation and commended the audience for their active participation.
Don Urges Establishment Of Control Centre To Curb Cybercrime
BY ABU NMODU, Minna
A professor of Computer Science at the Federal University of Technology in Minna, Prof. John Kolo Alhassan, has urged the federal government to establish a National Cybercrime Control Centre (NCCC) with sub-control centers in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
He also recommended creating a Dark Web Monitoring Research Centre to keep pace with the rapid advancements in internet technology and emerging cyber warfare tactics.
Delivering a lecture titled, “Achieving and Sustaining Victory in the Emerging Cyber Warfare”, Prof Kolo Alhassan emphasised that winning the battle against cybercrime requires comprehensive action plans that include robust network monitoring, detection of unauthorised activities and swift responses to threats.
He said there was need for strategic and proactive measures by individuals, organisations and government bodies to effectively combat growing threats in the cyberspace.
Prof. Alhassan underscored the increasing menace of identity theft, fake bank applications and fraudulent alerts, often orchestrated via the “Dark Web.”
He stressed that essential cybersecurity measures such as password management, two-factor authentication, regular vulnerability assessments and continuous employee training as critical defenses against these evolving threats.
To further bolster public safety, he advocated for widespread awareness campaigns through traditional and social media platforms, alongside the acquisition of advanced cybersecurity surveillance tools.
He emphasised that all internet users should stay informed about new cyber attack techniques and implement disaster recovery plans in case of security breaches.
The vice-chancellor of the university, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, congratulated Prof. Alhassan for his insightful presentation and commended the audience for their active participation.
