CERTified Discussions
Indicators of Compromise & CERT Collaboration Series
Knowledge Sharing for Incident Response
A bi-monthly webinar and discussion series designed to empower cybersecurity professionals with actionable knowledge on Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), cyber incident handling, and CERT collaboration.
About CERTified Discussions
CERTified Discussions is a bi-monthly series of webinars, panel discussions, and workshops designed to educate the Nigerian cybersecurity community about Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), cyber incidents, and the critical role of Computer Emergency Response Teams (CERTs).
The series is tailored for cybersecurity professionals, incident response teams, IT managers, government representatives, academic researchers, and anyone interested in enhancing Nigeria's collective cybersecurity posture.
Each session combines expert presentations with case studies and hands-on workshops, covering topics like understanding IoCs, incident response best practices, the role of national and sectoral CERTs, emerging cyber threats, and the legal and ethical considerations in incident handling.
Objectives
The key goals driving CERTified Discussions
Provide a platform for experts to share insights on IoCs, incident response strategies, and CERT operations with the wider cybersecurity community.
Foster collaboration among CERTs, security professionals, and organizations to strengthen Nigeria's collective defense against cyber threats.
Increase understanding of the importance of IoCs in threat detection and the vital role CERTs play in national and organizational cybersecurity.
Offer practical training and workshops to improve incident handling capabilities across various sectors in Nigeria.
Activities
How we achieve our objectives through concrete actions
Regular online sessions featuring expert presentations on IoCs, threat intelligence, and incident response methodologies.
Moderated discussions bringing together CERT representatives, security researchers, and industry practitioners to share perspectives.
Interactive sessions where participants learn practical skills for identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents.
In-depth analysis of real-world cyber incidents, examining IoCs, response strategies, and lessons learned.
Partners & Collaborators
Organizations working with us on CERTified Discussions
Join the Discussion
Cybersecurity professionals, incident responders, and researchers are welcome to participate in our sessions. Organizations can also partner to host sessions or provide speakers.
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