Nigeria:
: Reference Data : CERTs & Information Sharing
National Strategy & Capabilities
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Cyber Security Information Sharing
CERTs & Information Sharing in Nigeria
CERTs & Information Sharing in Nigeria
Assessment Commentary
The availability of two in-country CERTs, albeit one not a member of FIRST is an encouraging sign good practice.
| Company / Organisation | Services / About | Market Sectors (where specified) | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ng CERT) | Based in-country | Services: Proactive | Reactive | Security Management | PenTest | Certification | Conference | Workshops | Seminars | Trainings | Members of FIRST - Forum for Incident Response and Security Teams | Corporate | Individual | https://www.cert.gov.ng/ | |
| Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team Nigeria (CERRTng) | A trusted CERRT.ng providing a networking, collaboration and sharing platform to ensure a secure Cyber Space | Provide support in responding to cyber security incidents |Foster Development of Sectorial CERTs| Ensure standardization of IT security business processes within MDA | Inform its constituency member of latest security threats and suggest counter measures | Encourage Government and Private sector joint venture collaboration in IT security development | To enhance national Security and law enforcement using ICT | To develop human capital with emphasis on IT security. | Cyber Communities for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA’s) | https://www.cerrt.ng/ | |
| AfricaCERT | Assists African countries in establishing and operating Computer Security and Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs)| Providing expertise and advice in formulating initiatives, programs and projects related to the launch of CSIRTs in African countries | Encourage and support cooperation among teams in the Africa Internet Service Region | Information Sharing | Supporting education and outreach | Promoting collaborative research. Nigerian membership organisations: ngCERT, CERRTng | Regional CERTs | https://www.africacert.org/ | |
| Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) | Services include: Specialist Interest Groups | Incident Response | Threat Analysis and others | Internet Governance | Nigerian team: Nigerian Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) | All | https://www.first.org/ | |
| Cybersecurity Alliance for Mutual Progress - CAMP Initiative. | Mission: CAMP will serve as a network platform to lift up the overall level of cybersecurity of the members. 59 members from 45 countries. CAMP launched in July 2016 |Building a global human network to create an interactive international community| Sharing information on cybersecurity issues to track the latest cybersecurity trends and strategic national policies| Responding in a collective manner on cyber issues to enhance political leveraging power at global stage| Members: Bangladesh | Ethiopia | Ghana | Indonesia | Kenya | Nigeria (Federal Ministry of Information and Culture (FMIC)) | Rwanda | Tanzania | Uganda. | Events such as regional forums and annual meetings to discuss strengthening cybersecurity. Nigerian member organisations: Federal Ministry of Information and Culture (FMIC) | National | https://www.cybersec-alliance.org/camp/index.do |