Chinatu Uzuegbu is a cyber security expert with over 20 years of experience in IT and 10 years specifically in cyber security. She discusses the importance of cyber security awareness and outlines some best practices. Effective cyber security awareness programs should be targeted to specific audiences, interactive, aligned with business objectives, and involve collaboration between cyber security professionals. Regular awareness training and reinforcement of knowledge is needed to help organizations and individuals protect against the growing threat of cyber attacks.

1. Chinatu Uzuegbu
CCISO, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ….
Managing Cyber Security Consultant
RoseTech CyberCrime Solutions Limited
Effectiveness of Cyber
Security Awareness

2. Chinatu Uzuegbu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinatu-uzuegbu-67593119/
https://de.slideshare.net/Chinatu
❖ Founder and Managing Security Consultant with RoseTech CyberCrime
Solutions Limited.
❖ Founding Past President of (ISC)2 Nigeria Chapter.
❖ Member of the global (ISC)2 Chapter Advisory Committee(CAC).
❖ Mentor with the Open Cyber Security Mentorship Program(OCMP).
❖ Top 50 Women in Cyber Security Finalist by Cyber in Africa, 2020
accolade.
❖ WomenTech Global Ambassador of WomenTech Network.
❖ Member of the Advisory board of VigiTrust, Ireland.
❖ Over 20 years wealth of experience in IT (2000 till date).
❖ Over 10 years in Cyber Security.
❖ Certifications(CCISO, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, ITIL, MCSE, MCDBA and
others).
❖ London Graduate School with Common Wealth University,
2020(Leadership Summit).
❖ University of Liverpool, 2011; MSc. In Information Systems
Management(ISM).
❖ University of Port Harcourt,1998/1999; BSc. In Computer
Science/Mathematics.
❖ Professional membership with (ISC)2 and many other Information Security
Bodies and Associations.
❖ As Organizer, Speaker, Delegate or Volunteer during Technology or
Infosec Conferences.

3. Effectiveness of Cyber Security Awareness
• Introduction
• Our Obligations in Cyber Security.
• The Concepts of Cyber Security Awareness Month
• Statistical Report on Cyber Crimes.
• The Effective Cyber Security Awareness Program.
• Best Practices in Cyber Security Awareness.
• Conclusion

4. Introduction
The Digital Era
Internet of
Things
Evolvement of tech Network of Infrastructures Business Transformations Seamless flow of
Info
The Cybernetics
Mobile & Web Apps Social Media Internet Service Providers Cloud Tech
Artificial
Intelligence
Machine Learning Tech Providers
Global Village Cautious Trading
There is no Awareness without Cyber Security and no Cyber Security without the Digital Era.
Digital Identity
Metaverse
E-learning

5. Our Obligations in Securing the Digital Age
To assure to a reasonable extent that the Digital
workflow, processes and devices are secured and
protected from unauthorized Disclosures,
Modifications and destructions.
To connect with like-minded Professionals for
proactive collaborations, Knowledge-sharing, relevant
education and training that would inspire them to
assist others to protect their cyber space.
To ensure that the various communities and
the masses are getting enlightened and
altering their security culture accordingly

6. The Concepts of Cyber Security Awareness Month
Cyber security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and
National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) collaborated with the
concern that sensitive information of individuals could be
unduly exposed and tampered with.
The initiative was driven by the high rate of cyber related crimes
and Threats on daily basis, terribly affecting almost everyone
The high rise and evolvement of Technology especially from the
inception of the Covid-19 Pandemic , demands a high level of
security posture and consciousness.
Cyber Security Awareness is the process of impacting necessary
knowledge that would promote and alter the security culture of a
group or an individual

7. Statistical Report on Cyber Crimes.

8. Statistical report on Cyber Crimes
phishing attacks and cyber attacks now occurring
every 39 seconds
95% of all cyber attacks are caused by human error
64% of companies worldwide have experienced at least
one form of cyber attack
The global costs of cybercrime is expected to reach $10.5
trillion, annually by 2025

9. Ongoing Cyber Security Awareness Efforts
The growth curve is high
Impressive Awareness initiatives from both
individuals and groups of Cyber Security
Professionals .
Cyber Security Professionals take the Lead in
mobilising a security centric culture across all
departments in their organization
Impressive Collaborations among security
bodies too
But, we can do better with measurable
outcomes

10. Approach to Effective Cyber Security
Awareness
Drive your Awareness Program from the
Top to establish a buy-in.
Run with the SMART(Simple,
Measurable , Achievable, Realistic and
Timely) principle in mind. KPIs and KRAs
Narrow it down to a focused Audience
group, based on Job Roles and nature of
Business
Let the learning experience be more
interactive and practicable
Impromptu Campaigns driven from the
Top would be spot-on.
Outcomes could be measured from the
number of Incidents reported before and
after the Awareness program
Subject your training to align with the
Security Policies and Business Objectives of
your organization
Follow up on them with reinforcement of
knowledge through monitoring or Log-on
Banners
Do not streamline the Awareness training
to only Head Office Employees , carry
those in other remote locations along.
Employ a Risk-based Approach to tailor
the Cyber Security Awareness on high risk
areas.

11. Best Practices in Cyber Security Awareness.
Collaborate, Collaborate, Collaborate with
others such as NCSA, Knowbe4 .Enroll as a
Security Awareness Champion
Align with Best Practices and established
Standards such as ISO 27001 on Information
Security Management System(ISMS) and
NIST
Pay attention to Due Diligence
Align with both local and International
Regulatory bodies
Aim at the Business Value Chain of your
organisation(BIA and Risk Analysis)
Leverage on GAP Analysis to outline your
strengths and weak areas.
Make it resilient and cost-effective
Make it a regular affair, not just during the
Awareness Month
Always think outside the box for a more
productive outcome.
Carry everyone along as Cyber Security is
everyone’s responsibilities

12. Conclusion
To achieve an optimal level of effectiveness in Cyber
Security Awareness:
See yourself in the Cyber with a level of sensitivity and discernment
around your digital assets and those of your organization
Cyber Security Professionals should collaborate with others across all
states and local governments to evangelize Security Awareness.
we must achieve a Sustainable Digital Age without a sustainable Cyber
Security and Awareness around it.
we must be granular in our Security Awareness Outreaches, think for the
rural areas too.
Keep up the Mentee/Mentor/reverse mentoring relationships,.
Together, we can stay ahead of the Cyber Criminals

13. Thank You
Let’s Connect:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinatu-
uzuegbu-67593119/