Nigeria has joined other governments in highlighting the need for strong cyber norms and confidence-boosting measures to counter cyber dangers and attacks as the globe grows more interconnected and dependent on technology.
The Punch reported that the organization claimed that raising awareness among stakeholders and educating them through conferences, seminars, workshops, and other awareness initiatives is the first step in encouraging the creation of international cyber norms.
The Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa, made this statement during the International Conference on Cyber Diplomacy, which was held in Bucharest, Romania and organized by the Cyber Diplomacy Centre to talk about the creation and promotion of internationally recognized cyber norms.
Global leaders, representatives of international organizations, and cybersecurity professionals attended the International Conference to discuss how international cyber norms that are widely accepted and adhered to by all actors in the digital space could be developed and promoted.
“It is crucial that nations find common ground on cybersecurity challenges and promote the creation of global cyber norms that are adhered to by all participants in the digital sphere.
“Actors must strengthen the capabilities of their staff in the cybersecurity sector to support the emergence of global cyber norms. This can be accomplished by giving people the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to combat online dangers.”
He added that another important factor in advancing the creation of global cyber-norms is international diplomacy. He claimed that given how quickly technology and cybersecurity are developing, it is crucial for nations to come to consensus on these concerns and push for the creation of global cyber-norms that are universally acknowledged and adhered to by all participants in the digital sphere.
“Strong legislation must be created to govern cybersecurity, and it must be upheld in order to dissuade cybercriminals. This will significantly advance the creation of global cyber-norms, he said.”
According to Inuwa, regarding confidence-building measures to promote trust and prevent miscommunications or errors of judgment in cyberspace, CBMs can be used to increase trust and minimize misinterpretations or errors in judgment in cyberspace by encouraging openness, cooperation, and communication among stakeholders.
He said that Nigeria’s government has launched a number of measures to foster transparency and foster a culture of trust online. The National Computer Emergency Response Team, which was founded in 2014 to offer a coordinated response to cyber incidents in Nigeria, is one of these programs.
The Cybercrime Advisory Council, which was founded in 2013 to offer advise and direction on cybersecurity challenges, is another endeavor. The CAC brings together representatives from the public and corporate sectors as well as from civil society to exchange information, work together on cybersecurity projects, and raise public awareness of cyber threats.
The CAC has facilitated the creation of cybersecurity rules and guidelines in Nigeria and helped stakeholders cooperate and create confidence with one another.
He said that Nigeria had set up a number of forums for interaction between interested parties, including the National Computer Emergency Response Team and the Cybercrime Advisory Council. These platforms give stakeholders the chance to collaborate on cybersecurity projects while exchanging knowledge, skills, and resources.
He continued by saying that Nigeria is also making investments in the creation of cybersecurity resources and knowledge, such as cybersecurity professional training programs and cybersecurity research and development centers.
