NCC calls for collective action to safeguard telecom infrastructure
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has emphasized the need for collective efforts to protect telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria.
Speaking at the “Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Protection and Resilience Workshop” in Abuja, Maida highlighted the importance of inter-sectoral collaboration to counter rising cyber threats such as online fraud and cyber espionage.
Maida underscored the urgency of implementing the Presidential Order on CNII Protection, signed in July by President Bola Tinubu, to ensure the resilience and security of the country’s telecom networks.
“Resilience is key to ensuring our networks recover quickly from incidents and maintain public and business trust,” he stated.
He also revealed plans to establish a “Trusted Information Sharing Network (TISN)” under the coordination of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).
The TISN will involve government agencies, infrastructure operators, and private sector stakeholders to facilitate real-time information sharing and decentralized risk assessments.
Maida stressed that the TISN would play a critical role in fostering communication, addressing vulnerabilities, and enhancing capacity for implementing robust security measures to protect critical infrastructure.
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