Improving Cybersecurity Incidents Reporting in Nigeria: Micro and Small Enterprises Perspectives
Keywords:
MSEs, Cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Incident response, Policy, StrategyAbstract
Leveraging on the provisions of the internet enhances the productivity of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), increasing industrial growth and contributing to national prosperity. Every cyber-attack against their businesses should be reported to the requisite incident response body through the appropriate channels for quick recovery from attacks. This research examines how the MSEs in Nigeria report cybersecurity incidents. This study surveyed 100 MSEs. The research outcome shows that 72% of the MSEs are unaware of the channel for reporting cyber incidents and do not report cyber incidents. Participants totalling 90% believe that the Sectoral Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) could improve on reporting of cybersecurity incidents through sensitisation. Amongst others, we recommended the Sectoral CSIRTs develop an Incident Report and Response Plan (IRRP) for managing cybersecurity incidents in MSEs.
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