The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos will play host to Nigeria’s prestigious Cyber Security experts and participants at this year’s edition of Cyber Security Challenge Nigeria (CYSEC NG), holding from October 25 to October 26 2017.

The event is being organised by Upgraded Era Solutions in collaboration and partnership with government and non-government agencies.

Last year, the maiden edition of the conference and Hackathon competition saw stakeholders from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the International Institute of Professional Security (IIPS), the Centre for Strategic Cyberspace + Security Science (CSCSS), the Nigeria Police, Wanoster, British High Commission, Afrocet Montgomery of Securex West Africa, Lagos State Government, financial institutions, academic institutions, Directors, CEOs, GMs, IT department heads, digital forensic investigators, hackers, penetration testers, leading industry vendors and many more. During its two-day duration, over 500 guests comprising techpreneurs, key IT personnel from different companies, students, and international IT investors were in attendance, both live and through the online channels.

Building on the success of its debut edition, and continuing with its objective to build a viable IT/cyber security professional base for Nigeria, Cyber Security Challenge will host a wider scope of experts from more agencies, organisations and notable passionate individuals including the Wali of Borno.

This year, CYSEC NG will also feature the launch of its big project tagged: "Green shield for Nigeria’s Cyber Space," presentations by industry experts, exhibitions, latest trends and headway as they relate to the theme of the event. In addition, the cyber security conference and hackathon will see the return of battle for THE ULTIMATE CYSECA - a high level hacking competition where qualified participants lurk horns for grand cash prizes.

Managing Director of Upgraded Era Solutions, Mr. Victor Idonor said: “Our maiden conference in 2016 was an exciting one and a huge success that validated our commitment to further create this platform for connecting Nigeria’s best and brightest to the cyber security industry. It brought together all stakeholders in the IT security industry to deliberate on the most logical way to address the forever growing cybercrime wave recorded within and outside Nigeria. With the responses so far, this year's edition promises to be more engaging and of course insightful as we expect more professionals from the diaspora."

Assistant Commissioner of PoliceJohnson W. Adenoladuring CYSEC NG 2016, said: "I see the conference as a novel idea and an excellent initiative by Upgraded Era. Considering the issues raised, it will benefit the Nigerian society as a whole. We of the Nigeria Police have a lot to benefit from this and will like to take it up from here. The dimensions of cyber-crimein this country is unimaginable and I assure you, the Police leadership is willing to partner with Upgraded Era and looking up to more collaboration with the CYSEC NG body."