Information Security in Nigeria

The development and competitiveness of the information society and protection of privacy within it in Nigeria depends largely on the capacity to protect the nation's knowledge capital. The importance of information security has increased now that knowledge whether possessed by individuals or organizations has become an essential resource. Rapid Technology Development and the widespread use of Networked IT equipment has generated risks that are difficult to for see. AT the moment , it is even possible to paralyze central functions in society using information networks. As the nation becomes more dependent on technology and cyberspace, it becomes more important to protect and defend it and ensure its security and availability. "Although the importance of cyberspace to our nation is accepted, “… the healthy functioning of cyberspace is essential to our economy and our national security” (Bush,2003) Information security is understood to refer to protecting protection, services, systems and communication in whatever form with appropriate measures to manage the risks threatening them. Information security is a concept wider than the technical security of IT and communication technologies. Information security is considered to have been implemented when 1. the confidentiality 2 the integrity 3the availability of information are ensured. information security is a component of all functions of society. Seven mega trends affecting information security Globalization and global competition, promotion of integration and transparency expansion of network and interaction Greater emphasis on information as a factor of production, and increasing less balances distribution of competence and capital changes in working(life) rapidly changing technology and growing dependence on technology growing need for standardization and harmonized regulation changes in methods of doing business and in the related expectations The information security vision focuses on trust. trust indicates that information management and communication in society are functioning as they are expected to. The safe management and communication of information includes the production, storage , communication, use and deletion of information. At Cyberinfocts we guarantee a return on Information Security Investment contact us for you IT Security Solutions.