The Lagos State Government has established a Cybersecurity Operations Centre (CSOC) to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats in real-time.
This initiative was announced by the Commissioner for Science, Innovation and Technology, Mr. Olatunbosun Alake, during the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing on Monday.
The CSOC will utilize advanced technologies and a team of cybersecurity experts to protect the state’s digital infrastructure from potential attacks.
Additionally, Lagos has formed a cybersecurity council consisting of experts from both public and private sectors. This council will advise the government, plan, refine, and implement cybersecurity policies, programs, and training initiatives.
To enhance security and governance, the state is partnering with leading cybersecurity firms and international organizations.
This collaboration aims to provide access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise to defend against sophisticated cyber threats.
Mr. Alake also highlighted the state’s Data Protection Compliance Project, which includes awareness workshops for key officials and the establishment of 70 Data Protection Officers across various MDAs.
