Author: ITPulse

The Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service that was launched by Sophos about six months ago has grown its customer base by 33 percent, the company has announced.  In a statement, Sophos said the its industry-first vendor-agnostic has the ability to ingest and analyze telemetry from third-party security vendors, adding that Sophos is processing more than 150 million alerts from nearly 30 other security providers. Based on this, Sophos Adds Team of MDR Experts in Germany, Expanding Global Footprint of Security Operations Specialists and  Defenders Have Less Time to Defend; MDR Services Become Critical Cybersecurity Layer as Attacker Dwell Time…

By Hashim Suleiman The usual Nigerian cliché which says ‘The Young People are Leaders of Tomorrow’ has perhaps not seen the light of the day to a lot of people but that is because we have not had time to critically dissect the matter and bring it to the limelight. Consequently, I have today chosen to use an apparent case study to highlight on this issue with a view to fostering mentorship and more effort and consistency from the young demography of Nigeria. So, apparently, I and a friend had formed an NGO called One Heart Initiative for Equity and…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to leverage the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to get at least two million developers in two years, the Director-General of NITDA, Mal. Kashifu Inuwa has disclosed. Mal. Kashifu disclosed this while receiving the Director-General of NYSC, Brig Gen.Yushau Dogara Ahmed in his office in Abuja recently. “We have identified the National Youth Service Corp as a key partner if we must achieve the projections of two million developers in two years,” he said. He argued that there is a global talent shortage. Thus, Nigeria must position itself by training people…

The WASH Innovation Fair brought together thought leaders and dignitaries all over the WASH Sector to witness innovative ideas as well as winning the sum of N17.5 million from 5 innovators. The program WASH INNOVATION FAIR 2.0 which took place on the 27th of April 2023 was organised through the partnership of the Financial Centre for Sustainability, Lagos (FC4S LAGOS), the Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre (NCIC) and IHS Towers was inspired by FMDQ Five Nigerian startups were awarded the sum of N3.5 million each and a 4-month mentorship programme for creating innovative solutions to address Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) challenges…

Appknox, an enterprise mobile application security solution and its African partner, CED Technologies have made a case for all organizations across verticals to develop Application Programming Interface (API) security strategy. The duo made the case during a webinar with the theme ‘How CISOs Can Build an API Security Program’, which attracted stakeholders such as the Head of IT Security, Product Mobile Developers, CISOs, Security Risk Officers and Product Managers. Speaking on the importance of API security for organizations, Vaidyanath Balasubramanian, Appknox’s Executive Director, explained that API security can help prevent data breaches by ensuring that only authorized users and applications…

By Victor Irechukwu Waving your hand to pay after shopping at a store, or simply placing your mobile phone on the checkout counter could seem strange – at least to a number of people in Nigeria. But it is possible and in fact, already standard practice in some countries. This, and other cashless methods can also be possible in Nigeria if the right technologies are adopted. After all, some people already use tollgates where courtesy of something called e-tag, they are let through without waiting to pay every time. It is a form of cashless technology too. Global cashless payment…

Nigerian telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stated that the LinkedIn account attributed to its  Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Prof Umar Garba Danbatta is fake. “We wish to categorically state that the said LinkedIn account is fake and has no affiliation with the NCC or Prof Danbatta,” the Commission said in a statement signed by Reuben Mouka, Director of Public Affairs. NCC therefore urges the public to be wary of any communication or connection request from this fake LinkedIn account, as it is being operated by fraudulent individuals, who may be seeking to defraud unsuspecting…

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has acquired a Payment Solutions Provider (PSP) regulatory approvals and licenses to commence the operation of its wholly-owned financial technology subsidiary under the name Stanbic IBTC Financial Services Limited. The license will allow Stanbic IBTC to focus on developing innovative technology solutions to enhance Stanbic IBTC’s existing financial services offerings. “The launch of Stanbic IBTC Financial Services Limited marks an important milestone for Stanbic IBTC as the company seeks to remain at the forefront of the rapidly evolving financial services industry. The subsidiary will leverage cutting-edge technology and expertise to provide customers with new and improved…

Global Technology Brand, OPPO, has once again outdone itself with the stunning Reno8 T series launched in Nigeria in March. For starters, the smartphones became an instant hit, with its pre-orders selling out in days and achieving a record industry feat while receiving many positive reviews from Tech enthusiasts and recording high demand from customers trooping into retail outlets to purchase after the Pre-order period. Consisting of 2 brilliant models – the 5G and 4G versions, the Reno8 T series have become game-changers in the mid-range smartphone market.  The “Portrait Master” 5G model offers premium features such as an impressive…

Over 150,000 devices cutting across mobile phones, laptops, desktops, tablets, printers, scanners and supplies, gaming devices and accessories, among others, are on offer at highly discounted prices as the 2023 edition of Konga Tech Week goes live today, Tuesday May 2, 2023. Konga Tech Week, an annual promotion widely regarded as the biggest gadgets sale in the Nigerian shopping calendar, runs till Friday, May 12, 2023 online at www.konga.com and offline in every Konga store nationwide. Feelers indicate that the wide assortment of products lined up for the promotion further justifies its status as the biggest tech sale in Nigeria.…