Lagos Unveils Cybersecurity Guidelines for Digital Safety

The Lagos State Government unveiled a comprehensive set of cybersecurity guidelines on Monday, aimed at bolstering digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents across Africa's largest city. The initiative, announced through a statement by Commissioner for Information and Strategy Gbenga Omotoso, seeks to position Lagos as a smart, secure, and globally competitive digital hub amid rising cyber threats.

As one of Africa's fastest-growing technology ecosystems and home to thousands of enterprises, Lagos faces heightened exposure to digital risks, particularly as it evolves into a smart city. The guidelines address this vulnerability by offering practical, scalable best practices tailored for small businesses, medium and large enterprises, and ministries, departments, and agencies. Key recommendations include conducting self-assessments to identify vulnerabilities in devices, accounts, and data; implementing foundational security controls such as multi-factor authentication, regular backups, and software patching; training teams through quarterly phishing simulations and awareness sessions; and maintaining compliance by reporting incidents, protecting data, and...