The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a cybersecurity plan based on the Zero Trust model. This plan aims to make the country’s telecommunications infrastructure more secure and resilient.
The goal is to protect networks from complex cyber threats. It is said that this move is in response to the growth of 5G networks, IoT devices and AI-driven threats. Old security models are not enough to protect against these threats.
With the Zero Trust approach, every user, device and connection must be verified before access is granted. This assumes they are safe simply because they are within the network.
The Cyber Resilience Framework, for the Nigerian Communications Sector, gives guidance and standards for all telecom operators, Internet service providers and digital infrastructure companies.
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Operators must put in place cybersecurity measures to create incident response plans and appoint cybersecurity officers; they must also implement risk management and verification controls.
The framework also requires a sector- Security Operations Centre. This centre will help operators monitor and share threat intelligence. Respond quickly to threats.
Telecom companies have 12 months to follow the framework; the NCC will check implementation using a Cyber Capability Index. This index assesses how well operators meet the required cybersecurity standards.
The commission says the framework shows how important it is to protect Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure. This infrastructure serves millions of subscribers. Supports the nation’s digital economy.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has warned content creators and Nigerians about the consequences of violating others’ privacy.
