Digital Safety Net: Why Backing Up, Securing Data Matters

In todays hyper-connected world, data loss can be as devastating as losing ones physical possessions. With our lives increasingly reliant on digital platformsfrom banking apps to social media, the security and accessibility of digital assets are paramount, not merely a convenience.

Tech advisor Akin Ibitoye recently emphasized the critical need for robust data security and backup practices, particularly in light of the escalating cyber threat landscape and widespread gaps in basic data protection awareness.

The urgency of this issue is underscored by Nigerias alarming rise on the Global Threat Index. Between May and December 2024, the nation surged from 35th to 13th position, indicating a dramatic escalation in cyberattacks.

Concurrently, Nigerias normalized risk index escalated sharply from 46.5 percent to 62.3 percent within the same timeframe, further highlighting the heightened vulnerability.