- GidiSync Hosts Cybersecurity Roundtable in Lagos to Drive Resilience, Innovation
- Professor Yemi Osinbajo, innovation leaders, UN representatives and others present
- Attendees identified four key priorities for advancing Nigeria’s cybersecurity posture
Against the backdrop of rising cyberattacks and escalating digital threats, GidiSync Solutions has convened an exclusive Cybersecurity Roundtable in Lagos, bringing together CISOs, CTOs, CIOs, regulators, venture capitalists, and business leaders to explore practical ways of strengthening organisational resilience without stifling innovation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the closed-door session, themed “What Does Cybersecurity Really Mean for Your Business in Today’s Complex Threat Landscape?”, urged participants to reframe cybersecurity as a strategic business enabler, one that protects value, accelerates transformation, and sustains investor confidence.
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The Lagos forum followed GidiSync’s earlier engagement in Nairobi, Kenya, where the company participated in the AfriLabs Annual Gathering, joining global innovation leaders, UN representatives, and former Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, in advocating for the role of technology in Africa’s economic diversification.
Principal Security Architect at GidiSync Solutions, Ademola Adeyemo, said in a statement on Tuesday:
“You can’t build sustainable digital growth on shaky foundations. Secure architecture must be part of the design from day one. Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical control; it’s a strategic pillar for trust, reputation, and long-term value creation.”
Also speaking, cybersecurity consultant at GidiSync, Ibrahim Olawale, stressed the importance of collaboration in addressing emerging risks.
“The threat landscape is evolving rapidly. No single organisation, no matter how sophisticated, can manage it in isolation. This roundtable created a safe space to exchange ideas, share lessons, and inspire partnerships that strengthen our collective defences,” he said.
Participants included senior decision-makers from the financial services, telecommunications, oil and gas, and technology sectors. Discussions focused on measuring cybersecurity ROI, bridging governance gaps, and building a resilient security culture tailored to Nigeria’s business realities.
Speakers cited recent cyber incidents, including breaches at Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer, and the 2024 Flutterwave attack, which reportedly cost over ₦11 billion as reminders that cyber risk is now a board-level concern with direct financial, operational, and reputational implications.
Following extensive deliberations, attendees identified four key priorities for advancing Nigeria’s cybersecurity posture:
- Building secure system architectures as the foundation for resilience.
- Ensuring board-level representation for cybersecurity oversight.
- Promoting continuous training and awareness to empower staff.
- Encouraging Security-as-a-Service (SaaS) adoption to enable scalable, cost-efficient defence mechanisms.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to collaboration between the private sector, government, and academia in fostering a secure, innovation-friendly digital economy.
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