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Communiqué - the International Conference on Computer
Security and Cybercrime in Africa
Participants at the International Conference on Computer
Security and Cybercrime in Africa held at the Heinrich Boll Foundation
from 28th – 30th March 2006 organized by
Development Information Network and Jidaw Systems Limited:
Having considered various topics such as Building Global
Competitiveness through Computer Security Education, Awareness, Training
and Certification; Essentials of Information Security for Business;
Securing Microsoft Office Software Platform against Micro Virus Attacks;
Privacy of Information Through the use of IT; 2005 CSI/FBI Computer and
Security Survey; Framework for Cybercrime Monitoring and Control in
Nigeria; and Information Security challenges and solutions for West
Africa.
Having also established the critical role of computer
security in the sustainable development of Africa;
Having further examined the need for a strategy to campaign
against Cybercrime in Africa
Makes the following resolutions:
- Networking,
sharing information and solutions to address Cybercrime and other
information security issues must be encouraged on the continent with
a view to building appropriate capacity to counter security threats;
- Promotion
of global competitiveness through economic growth, human development
and democratization under a secure and trustworthy atmosphere;
- Promotion
of global competitiveness by addressing information security
concerns
- Implore
governments and providers to manage the information security risks
associated with critical infrastructure;
- Explore
use of open source alternatives for developing information security
expertise and solutions in Africa;
- Promote
Research and Development innovations in the area of information
security;
- Facilitate
information security solutions and expertise by law enforcement
agencies and member of the judiciary;
- Encourage
the integration of security concepts and features in software
development;
- Provide
information security training or career opportunities for the youth
and women;
- Promote
awareness, education and training in information security at all
levels of education-primary, secondary and tertiary.
- Promote
information security legislation and regulations to protect users;
- Provide
an Annual Survey on Information Security with a view to developing
strategies to counter information security threats;
- Encourage
the development of local Information security solutions and
expertise;
- Leverage
on global best practices in Information security protection in
Africa
- African
Governments should take proactive steps to encourage adequate
investments in information security;
- Private
sector operators especially Banks and Financial institutions should
make adequate investments in information security including
appointing competent personnel;
- Special
Funding allocations should be created to support the development of
new information security technologies
Dated this 30th Day of March 2006.
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COMMENTS
for "Communiqué - the International Conference on Computer
Security and Cybercrime in Africa":
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May
14, 2007
Olusanya Banji from Igbesa, Ogun State Nigeria says:
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For Real!
If only we could all be commited to making sure we all play our part to work towards Information Security.
It is paramount, we never can say, that this could change our images out there.
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May
9, 2007
Linda from Benin, Nigeria says:
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Dotun is right, up till now the Nigeria banking system have been fortunate because we don't have much hacking skills, but that is about to change and if the banking systems are not fast about this, it's going to be terrible.
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Feb
1, 2007
Suleiman Jalloh
from Kano, Nigeria says:
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Shine
your eyes.
Now that it is at our doormouth we should use it to bring fame to our country and not
shame. People who know they're wise need not lie. Use your latest to reap
good things and not using yours for crooked thing. I believe all cybercriminals are not what they claim they are.
They are nothing but cowards that can't even challenge their inner selves and have no gut and wit. Please deal with those cheap rogues.
Anywhere, anytime, I'm a volunteer.
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April
2, 2006
Ifeanyi
from Lagos, Nigeria says:
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A
bold step and development for Africa. How does one join the Africa
Information Security Association?
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April
10, 2006
Dotun Makinwa
from Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria says:
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I
wasn't at the seminar and dont know if the CBN or our other IT professional bodies were represented. The CBN for instance has e-banking guidelines that has not been revised since 2002. If the
communiqué is to see the light of day, it could breathe through regulatory updates such as these. As much and as often as possible, reference should also be made to these
especially at forums where regulatory agencies are present. The issue therefore is, who takes it up from here? I believe our CPN buddies can start.
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April
12, 2006
George
Peters
from Abuja says:
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Good
point from Dotun. In fact these banks and CBN should get involved.
They should stop putting the cart before the horse. Look at the
Mastercard /credit card issue which is still not resolved.
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