Ndpc faces over 2,000 cyberattacks on its portal in one week
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, led by Dr Vincent Olatunji, reported that its service portal was targeted by hackers with more than 2,000 attacks within just one week. The incident highlights the increasing cyber threats faced by government institutions as Nigeria accelerates its digitalisation efforts. Olatunji emphasized the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures and skilled personnel to protect sensitive data. The commission is ramping up training and compliance initiatives to address these challenges.
What we know
- Dr Vincent Olatunji stated that over 2,000 hacking attempts were made on the NDPC portal within one week.
- The attacks prompted discussions on the need for improved cyber defences and capacity building across government agencies.
- The NDPC is conducting training for IT administrators to strengthen data protection and compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
- Olatunji noted that compliance with data privacy requirements in the public sector has risen from four per cent to over 20 per cent.
- The commission is providing free access to self-paced learning platforms and plans to extend training to more senior officials.
