Firstbank Covens Webinar to Promote Information Security in Today's Digital Age

Thursday, April 15, 2021 / 09:29 AM / FirstBank / Header Image Credit: Twitter; @FirstBankngr

First Bank of NigeriaLimited, Nigeria's leading financial inclusion services provider has announceda webinar to sensitise individuals and businesses with useful information onbeing protected in today's digital age.

The virtual event isscheduled to hold by noon on Friday, 16 April 2021 with "Staying Protected Amidst the PandemicChaos" being the topicto be discussed at the event. Kindly register for the event HERE

Today's world, largely referred to as the digital age has beeninfluenced by information technology which has optimised the way we carry outour individual and business activities.

However, the current age has been marred by illicitactivities like identity theft, internet fraud amongst many others which posesa risk to the safety of individuals and businesses. Attending the webinar willhave participants knowledgeably equipped with vital information that willensure they make informed decisions, thereby promoting their safety whilststaying protected against possible risks and malicious attacks.

Tope Aladenusi, Chief Strategy Officer & Cyber Risk ServicesLeader, Deloitte West Africa; Confidence Staveley, Cyber Security Evangelist/Founder, Cybersafe Foundation and Harrison Nnaji, Chief Information SecurityOfficer, FirstBank will lead the discussion at the event.

Speaking on the planned Webinar, Dr. AdesolaAdeduntan, CEO of FirstBank Group noted that "the world as a global village isassociated with not just benefits but also risks of cyberattack and forindividuals, businesses and governments to make the best out of the digital andonline opportunities, they need to be deliberate in protecting themselvesagainst cybersecurity threats".

He further noted that, "in today's digital age, which the pandemic has accelerated the embrace,cyberattacks are occurring at an alarming rate across the world. As such, noindividual, business, or government entity with digital and online presence isimmune to cyberattacks; and the financial, physical, and legal implications ofan attack can be significantly upsetting."

In concluding, he enjoined everyone to participate in theforthcoming webinar as it is a viable opportunity to stay informed whilst beingabreast with current trends that are pivotal to promoting safety in today'sworld that is driven by information technology".