...developing cyber, digital & computer forensics expert for the nation
CFIN: AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The CFIN membership is open to Lawyers who have to give digital and forensic computer evidence, the Judiciary, Law Enforcement Agents, the Military, Information Technology (I.T.) practitioners, Bank Inspectors, Accountants, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Engineers, Officials of Government Regulatory Agencies, Federal, State and Local Government Officials, academicians and anyone who has to give digital and forensic computer evidences or who is interested in carrying out research in the field.
aims & objectives
To provide a cyber security, digital and computer forensics training programme (formal training leading to membership, seminars, workshops and conferences) that will equip members with the competency to be aware of current and developing principles and practices within the cyber security, digital and computer forensics field, and have technical know-how to carry out digital and computer forensics examinations on behalf of their clients and employers.

To professionalize and advance the science of cyber security, digital and computer forensics

To provide a fair, uncompromised process for certifying the competency of cyber security, digital and computer forensics examiners

To set high forensics and ethical standards for cyber security, digital and computer forensics examiners

To conduct research and development into new and emerging technologies and methods in the science of cyber security, digital and computer forensics.

Providing an understanding of the technical know-how of hackers and the counter measures against such malicious attacks..

To assist the Federal, State and Local Governments, the private sector, financial institutions, Law enforcement agencies, the Judiciary and individuals in the prevention and detection of cyber-security, digital and computer crime, and in the presentation of digital and computer evidence in litigation.

To publish articles in the print and electronic media on digital and computer forensics.

To publish a Register of Members.

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CLASS 2010/001 COMMUNIQUE

The Computer Forensics Institute, Nigeria (CFIN), the recognized body established by law and responsible for developing digital and forensics experts for the nation had a  six-day professional certification training Boot Camp for its members  in Lagos from 24th - 29th May, 2010.  In the course of deliberations during the training programme, the CFIN had a cursory analysis of the cyber security readiness of the nation, the national database management systems, the Nigeria Evidence Act of 1943 under amendment, and the role of CFIN in Nigeria Vision 20-2020 and arrived at the following observations and recommendations:


OBSERVATION

  1. The internet being a globally accepted platform for global computing and cross border transactions has necessitated a more critical look at cyber security issues within nations.

  2. The numerous Agencies/Institutions involved in gathering Biometrics data such as INEC, Nigeria Immigration Service, National Planning Commission, National Population Commission, NHIS, Prisons, National Identity Card Management Agency etc. has resulted in fragmented information database systems in the country, duplication of records and wastage of resources, thereby limiting the usefulness of these databases to the nation.

  3. Nigeria being the most populous cyber-aware black population on earth with increasing prevalence of cyber and digital crimes amongst others, which negatively impact on the country’s global image, has necessitated the rebranding concept. 

  4. Nations around the world are investing heavily in IT infrastructure and human capacity building in readiness for the new frontier in cyber economy and interdependency with the associated regulatory framework to combat cyber terrorism and all forms of cyber and digital fraud.

  5. The lack of effective legal framework for prosecution and conviction of those involved or suspected of digital crimes due to the outdated extant Nigeria Evidence Act which is not in consonance with technological advancement and international best legal practices.

  6. The need for professional expertise in detecting, preventing and providing expert advice to law courts on digital related offences.

  7. The need for government MDAs and institutions to train and develop resources for the prevention and detection of digital related frauds.

  8. The need for an encompassing bill to tackle the menace of digital crimes in the country.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The CFIN, therefore, advocates for the following in line with the Nigeria Vision 20-2020 ICT Concept:Implementation of the initiatives in the Nigeria National ICT For Development (ICT4D) Strategic Action Plan to foster a competitive environment with ample opportunities and choices.

  1. Establishment of appropriate legal and regulatory frameworks to support e-business and ICT-enabled activity. The legal framework will address law enforcement, electronic contracts, consumer protection, intellectual property rights, dispute resolution, privacy, cybercrime and data protection and other aspects of information security.

  2. Expedite the amendment of the Nigeria Evidence Act and the passage of the Cyber Crime and Information Protection Agency bill.

  3. The need for government MDAs and institutions to train and develop resources for the prevention and detection of digital related frauds.

  4. The immediate establishment of a central database management office for the collection, collation, and maintenance of all biometrics databases in the country.

 
NEWS & INFORMATION

0 Computer crimes and Nigeria’s Legal System

0 The Cybercrime and Information Protection Agency (Establishment, Etc) Bill 2008

0 Download a Bill to amend the Evidence Act Cap E14 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004

064 year-old Evidence Act up for amendment - Punch Monday, July 13, 2009

0 Comment on Boot Camp Participants

0JCFIN Call for Papers