The Director, Nigeria Police Force, National Cyber Crimes Centre, CP Ifeanyi Uche Henry on Wednesday said the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Digital Data base is secure after being subjected to forensic audit.
“We swiftly conducted profiling and analysis upon hearing concerns about the security of NIMC’s database. Our forensic analysis confirmed that the database is indeed secure.”
Speaking when the management of NIMC paid a courtesy cal on the Centre, CP Uche said, “The visit underscored the importance of stakeholder engagement in creating a more secure digital landscape.
“Although NIMC’s protection is strong, we seek to provide an additional layer of security, which is the responsibility of the Nigeria Police Force to protect lives and properties, including our digital information infrastructure and that of the Federal Government and NIMC.”
“The NPF-NCCC remains committed to collaboration and information sharing to combat cybercrime and safeguard Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
The NPF-NCCC remains committed to collaboration and information sharing to combat cybercrime and safeguard Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
CP Uche expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, for her visit and commitment to collaborative efforts in tackling cybercrime and promoting national security.
According to a statement by the Centre, “The visit is in a bid to bolster digital security. This visit was aimed at exploring potential collaboration opportunities to further protect NIMC’s data and digital infrastructure, combat cybercrime, and enhance national security.
“During the visit, the Director of NPF-NCCC highlighted the Center’s core responsibilities and success stories.
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The director showcased the Center’s state-of-the-art facilities, such as the OSINT Lab, Threat Response Lab, Network Analysis Lab, and Forensics Lab.
“Certified forensics experts demonstrated the tools and capabilities of the Center, underscoring its expertise in addressing cyber threats in Nigeria and Africa.
“The NPF-NCCC remains committed to collaboration and information sharing to combat cybercrime and safeguard Nigeria’s digital infrastructure.
“The IGP’s leadership and support have been instrumental in empowering the NPF-NCCC to tackle the evolving threats of cybercrime and protect the nation’s digital landscape.
“He urges all Nigerians to report any cybercrime cases and related offenses through the NPF-NCCC’s E-reporting portal at [https://nccc.npf.gov.ng/ereport/signin], Email at [[email protected]], which provides a secure and convenient platform for citizens to report incidents and support the fight against cybercriminals.
The Director also extends his gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun for his unwavering passion, resilience, and dedication to creating an enabling environment for the Cyber Hawks to effectively combat cybercriminals in Nigeria.
The IGP’s leadership and support have been instrumental in empowering the NPF-NCCC to tackle the evolving threats of cybercrime and protect the nation’s digital landscape.
Furthermore, he extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, for her visit and commitment to collaborative efforts in tackling cybercrime and promoting national security.
He urged all Nigerians to report any cybercrime cases and related offenses through the NPF-NCCC’s E-reporting portal, which provides a secure and convenient platform for citizens to report incidents and support the fight against cybercriminals.
Hr also extended his gratitude to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun for his unwavering passion, resilience, and dedication to creating an enabling environment for the Cyber Hawks to effectively combat cybercriminals in Nigeria.
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