A Senior Network Security Analyst and network engineer, Giwa Olajumoke Sherifat, has emphasized the need for a proactive approach to cybersecurity in Nigeria’s financial sector. With extensive experience in network security, Sherifat shares valuable insights on the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to financial network breaches.
Sherifat noted that the primary causes of financial network breaches in Nigeria’s financial sector are multifaceted, citing uneven cybersecurity maturity across institutions and a reactive approach to cybersecurity. She stresses that building resilience requires embedding cybersecurity into operational resilience frameworks, adopting a zero-trust architecture, and utilizing AI-powered anomaly detection engines.
According to Sherifat, “AI is a game-changer in cybersecurity,” providing predictive insights into abnormal behavior before attacks happen. She advocates for investing in talent development, regulatory modernization, and public-private collaboration to combat the growing threat of financial network breaches.
Sherifat’s work highlights the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity and adopting a proactive approach to risk management. Her research frameworks have implications for developing robust cybersecurity frameworks, investing in talent development, and promoting public-private collaboration.
As Nigeria’s financial sector continues to evolve, Sherifat’s predictive tools and insights can support emergency preparedness, public health is not the focus here but rather financial infrastructure design, and resource allocation in real-time. By prioritizing cybersecurity and promoting collaboration, Nigeria can build a more secure financial ecosystem and protect its citizens from the devastating impact of cyber threats.
