Before you eat food at any restaurant, you mind about the hygiene of the place. This saves you from some diseases. When it comes to sending that WhatsApp message, how do you check the hygiene of your connection or device? If you use any device -mobile phone or laptop – that connects to the Internet, you are vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. You could easily fall victim to phishing or pharming, leading to identity theft. No one is safe. To this end, the Institue of Forensics & ICT Security, in partnership with the National Information Technology Authority, has organized a third…
Why a career in cybersecurity? Part 1
Diploma in Cyber Security and Forensics pioneer class at Institute of Forensics & ICT Security on 12th August 2019 orientation talk by Mustapha B Mugisa. A career in cybersecurity offers unlimited opportunities across industries and countries. Governments and multinational companies alike have open opportunities for expert cybersecurity researchers, bug hunters and true professionals who don’t just have paper qualifications but the skills needed to safeguard systems. As we talk, at the start of August 2019, Apple offered US 1m to anyone who could hack into their latest iPhone and compromise its security. That is how a career in cybersecurity is…
External Audit of information and communication technology systems of Supervised Financial Institutions (SFIs)
On July 10, 2019, Bank of Uganda issued Instruction Circular ‘EDS.306.2 as a follow-up to circular Ref: EDS.306.2 dated July 13, 2017, with respect to the subject matter. All SFIs are required to conduct an external audit of their ICT Systems. And that an SFI may identify and engage any firm from the list of firms prequalified to provide External Audit Services; and such a firm DOES NOT have to be appointed external audit of the said SFI. Summit Consulting Ltd has partnered with an audit firm to provide External Audit of SFI ICT Systems at an affordable fee. You…
Part 3: 10 reasons for a career in cybersecurity
8th: Career in cybersecurity offers fat pay cheques and high mobility Of what use is a career specialization that does not bring money on the table? Any professional career guidance class will advise you to follow your heart (read passion) in your choice of a profession and make money doing it. A career is fulfilling if it gives you an opportunity to help others as you earn decent money from it. When it comes to career, remuneration, transfer price and supply do affect pricing in a big way. As you write an exam, turn around and see how many people…
10 reasons for a career in cybersecurity and forensics
9th: Endless opportunities I got my first job at a time I was pursuing an accountancy qualification. My job performance indicators were a number of manual forms scanned. Once upon a time, banks kept manual banking system. All client information was kept in a manual file folder, including deposits and withdrawals. It was not easy to do reconciliations or facilitate the first turnaround. Banks would be congested and service too slow. The scale of fraud loss of records and impersonation was high. The technology was the solution. I joined a bank when it was converting all clients manual records into…
10 reasons for a career in cyber security and forensics?
10th reason: Cyber security and forensics offers skills in high demand for your personal success by all organizations. Which professional do you call when your car has engine problems? You call in a mechanic. Who do you call when you want to manage your personal, family and business finances? You call an accountant, right? Who do you call when your mobile phone or computer gets hacked? You call in a cyber security expert. You need to specialize in a field that gives you lots of career opportunities whereby your skills are demanded by all companies, large or small. Today,…
