Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) to Offer End-Users Training to Thwart Cyber-Attacks

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Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), a non-profit organisation made up of Information security professionals championing cyber security awareness in Nigeria has declared the inclusion of CyberSAFE to their public training schedule.

CSEAN disclosed in a release made available to Daily Times that this end-user cybersecurity training course and corresponding assessment were developed by Logical Operations with the goal of helping organizations combat cybersecurity threats through educating end-users.

End-users, the statement said, play a critical role in protecting an organisation’s data, but often times; they are the weakest link in the security chain. In fact, according to Reuters.com, end-user awareness and training reduces security-related risks for organisations by 45 percent to 70 percent.

Logical Operations’ CyberSAFE instructor-led training curriculum enables employees of any organisation to identify many of the common risks involved in using conventional end-user technology, as well as ways to use it safely to protect themselves and their organisations from those security risks.

The CyberSAFE training program is designed for non-technical end-users of computers, mobile devices, networks, the Internet, and also prepare students to earn their Certified CyberSAFE credential.

Mr Remi Afon, President, CSEAN said, “CSEAN is delighted to incorporate CyberSAFE into our National Cyber Security Awareness Drive. The course contents that Logical Operations provides through CyberSAFE will go a long way in equipping businesses, government ministries, agencies and departments (MDAs) through CSEAN instructor led training to reduce the threats posed by cyber criminals in Nigeria. Considering that end users are the weakest link in most cyber-attacks, it becomes imperative to equip all employees on how to remain safe online.”

Bill Rosenthal, CEO, Logical Operations said, “We’re thrilled to announce the addition of CyberSAFE to our growing cybersecurity training portfolio, and welcome a partnership with Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN) to deliver this needed training. We developed the CyberSAFE training program because we recognise that end-users are a crucial part of protecting an organisation’s assets, especially since emerging trends such as BYOD are exposing organisations to more and more security threats. With the CyberSAFE training programme, employees and organisations everywhere will learn how to use technology more securely to minimize security risks to themselves and their organisations.”

To view the article on the Daily Times, Nigeria, website, click here: http://dailytimes.ng/csean-offer-end-users-cybersafe-training-thwart-cyber-attacks/.

About Cyber Security Experts of Nigeria (CSEAN)

CSEAN is a non-profit organisation made up of Information security professionals, centred on a collective purpose and vision to be a vehicle championing the cause and awareness of Information security best practices, acting as an agent of change to address Cyber Crime phenomena through engaging intellectual minds, business and political leaders. As Cyber Security protagonist we look to hold healthy debate, to expand the audiences’ knowledge, awareness and understanding of the issues around Cyber-crime. Through workshops and seminars we wish to share knowledge and grow the Information Security Industry in the country, whilst creating youth forums to breed future generation of Information Security professionals, also to hold broader discussions with the government officials on issues of tackling Cyber Crime.

About Logical Operations

Logical Operations helps organizations and individuals maximize training with an adaptable expert-facilitated learning experience. Its more than 5,100 titles are available globally through flexible delivery platforms that are designed for any learning environment. Logical Operations also offers a growing portfolio of high-stakes certifications such as Logical Operations Certified CyberSec First Responder and assessments including Logical Operations Certified CyberSAFE. Logical Operations' CEO, Bill Rosenthal, is a board member of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and works alongside representatives from organizations such as AT&T, Bank of America, Facebook, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Verizon, Visa, and more, to make sure that everyone has the education and resources needed to stay safe and secure online. For more information, connect with Logical Operations at http://logicaloperations.com and on Twitter @logicalops.