{"id":43194,"date":"2020-09-21T19:43:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T18:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=43194"},"modified":"2020-09-21T19:43:38","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T18:43:38","slug":"cscs-sensitizes-financial-market-stakeholders-on-cyber-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/cscs-sensitizes-financial-market-stakeholders-on-cyber-security\/","title":{"rendered":"CSCS Sensitizes Financial Market Stakeholders On Cyber-Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, Nigeria\u2019s capital market infrastructure, sustains cyber-security advocacy as it sensitizes financial market participants on rising rate of cybercrime. <\/span><\/p>\n

In a webinar organized by CSCS, financial market stakeholders, including bankers and capital market operators dialogued on innovative measures for preventing cybercrimes, dire need for increased campaign and exigency of collaborative investments to reign the rising rate of cybercrime.
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The online event themed\u00a0\u201cCyber Security and Information During the Pandemic\u201d<\/i>\u00a0<\/b>was lauded for its timeliness, as\u00a0<\/span>COVID-19 pandemic and attendant remote connections may have increased cyber-security risks in many organizations, particularly as the crime rate surges globally, with rising exposure of financial services institutions in Nigeria and the broader African continent.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event which was widely attended with participants from the banking sector, capital market and public service, had Mr. Tobe Nnadozie (Divisional Head, Technology and Innovations, CSCS Plc), Mr. Bharat Soni (Chief Information Security Officer, GTBank Plc) and Mr. Ikechukwu Ugoji (Chief Information Security Officer, Interswitch Limited) as panelists.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking on the event, Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, the Chief Executive Officer, CSCS Plc, noted that \u201cc<\/span>ybersecurity is a collective effort and everyone must play their role to preserve the integrity and sanctity of the financial market. The pandemic and its attendant remote connections occasioned by business continuity and work-from-home protocols have increased exposures to cyber-security risks and some businesses may have suffered colossal losses due to cyberattacks since the pandemic. More than ever, cyberattacks are like a double whammy at this challenging time when businesses are re-strategizing to adapt to the new normal and ensure sustainability.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Mr. Femi Onifade, the Chief Strategy Officer, CSCS Plc reiterated the CEO\u2019s perspective, noting that \u201ca breach on any market participant\u2019s network may inadvertently expose the entire system, thus reinforcing why we must collaborate to prevent any vulnerabilities in the financial system and why all participants and stakeholders must take active and effective measures in ensuring and sustaining cyber-resilience.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>While speaking at the event,\u00a0<\/span>Mr.\u00a0<\/span>Bharat Soni said, \u201cnew work culture has expanded remote activities and cloud capabilities to an unprecedented level, thereby making businesses more vulnerable to cyber-attacks such as online scams and phishing, disruptive malware, malicious domains amongst others. Hence, the use of strong authentication for accessing networks would no longer be an option but a necessity.\u201d He concluded that \u201cAwareness of the new realities of safe cyber practices need to be communicated to employees, partners and customers so that they can remain aware of the evolving cyber threat and how to best protect themselves and their organizations\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the same vein, Mr. Ikechukwu Ugoji said, \u201cover 90% of cyber breaches are facilitated by phishing email or social engineering attack and that every employee is a first-line of defence against incoming threats and employees must be made to understand their vital roles and responsibility in protecting the organization.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

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On his part, Mr. Tobe Nnadozie,\u00a0<\/span>posited that \u201cthe pattern of spend on cybersecurity shows clearly that organizations are making relevant investments to protect their systems and broader market, albeit sadly, lack of vigilance is the leading cause of breaches\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Editors Note:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

About CSCS<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

The Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) is a Public Limited Company, with a diversified shareholder base, including the Nigerian Stock Exchange, some of the largest banks in Nigeria, private equity firms, other corporates and individual shareholders.\u00a0 With over two decades of operation, serving as the Central Securities Depository for the Nigerian Capital Market, CSCS has been pivotal to the growth and transformation of the capital market, including its audacious full dematerialization of share certificates and the shortening of settlement cycle in the capital market.<\/span><\/p>\n

CSCS serves as the Central Depository for Equities, Commercial Papers, Corporate Bonds, Sub-National Bonds, certain Sovereign Bonds (such as FGN Sukuk and FGN Savings Bond), Equity-traded Funds, Real estate Investment Trusts, Mutual funds and Commodities. CSCS is licensed and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The activities of CSCS are governed by the Investment and Securities Act 2007, the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2004, and the SEC Rules.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leveraging on digital technologies, CSCS serves the market through varying channels, including its web portal;\u00a0<\/span>www.cscs.ng<\/span><\/a>; online and mobile applications, web chatbot and, customer service call centre; 070 CALL CSCS \u2013 070022552727 or 01 448 0500 amongst others.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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