TECNO Security Response Center (SRC) (https://bit.ly/3yIN0X1) recently reinforced its commitment to cybersecurity as the only renowned Gold Sponsor at the Cyber Starters Conference 2022 (https://CyberStartersConference.com/). Since its inception last year, this is TECNO’s first sponsorship of Africa’s largest annual cybersecurity event for beginners.
The seminar was held at the Nile University of Nigeria in Abuja and was organised by the cybersecurity portal Diary of Hackers and its volunteer team. A simultaneous viewing party was organised over Zoom at Wennovation Hub on Victoria Island in Lagos.
“The Emergence of Cyber Workforce”: A Conference By Africans, For Africans
During lightning lectures and panel discussions dedicated to individuals interested in breaking into the cybersecurity business, over 700 guests had the opportunity to engage with cybersecurity professionals and learn from their knowledge.
“This conference has empowered many passionate individuals who want to make a difference in Africa’s cybersecurity scene. As our cybersecurity community grows in size and expertise, we can expect a massive ripple effect of the conference throughout Nigeria and the rest of Africa,” the Diary of Hackers representative remarked on the significance of the event.
TECNO Commits to Providing a Secure Mobile Experience to All African Users
Nigerian cybersecurity professionals can report security flaws via TECNO SRC. Their contributions will help to expand the company’s vast bug bounty programme, fostering a greater degree of product security among African users.
TECNO SRC, in addition to working with specialists, assists Nigerian colleges in developing cybersecurity expertise. Such collaborations are critical to the development of a vibrant cybersecurity ecosystem in Africa today and for future generations.
“As digital crimes become more sophisticated, TECNO wants to empower every African smartphone user to navigate cyber threats effectively. We look forward to working even more closely with white hat professionals and enthusiasts to strengthen the African cybersecurity landscape and achieve greater milestones in safeguarding our African users,” TECNO SRC representative stated.
TECNO SRC, which was established in 2021, is a platform for collaboration and exchanges between TECNO and security sector experts, researchers, and organisations. TECNO SRC seeks to collaborate with vulnerability public testing platforms throughout the world in order to provide the most secure mobile experience to its users in over 70 markets.
