A Cybersecurity and Digital Trust Initiative
- Cyber unpreparedness could cost Africa 10% of its GDP each year. — UN
We believe digital safety should be a right, not a privilege.
We help people, organisations, and communities navigate digital risk through education, research, and advisory.
Areas of Focus
Education and Awareness
Research and Policy
Advisory and Governance
Why We Exist
01 To Protect People
We believe cybersecurity begins with people.
Our work ensures that individuals and communities understand modern day digital risks and have the confidence to stay safe online regardless of background, technical ability, or access to resources.
02 To Advance Data Protection and Digital Rights
We exist to make data protection and privacy part of everyday life.
Through research, advocacy, and public education, we help shape policies and practices that safeguard people’s rights, promote responsible data use, and strengthen trust in technology.
03 To Strengthen Institutional Resilience and Trust
We support organisations in building security that lasts through vulnerability assessments, incident response strategies, and governance frameworks that help reduce risk, meet compliance standards, and embed security and privacy into everyday operations.
Recognised Across Policy, Media, and Industry
Explore cybersecurity, privacy, and digital trust through stories, reports, and Insights from our work and research.
What Every Business Leader Needs to Know About the ISO 27701 Privacy Management Update
NDPC Orders 1,300+ Firms to Prove Compliance with Nigeria’s Data Protection Act
How a Pizza Order Sparked Nigeria’s Landmark ₦3 Million Data Privacy Victory
Why Nigerians Keep Falling for Ponzi Schemes
How Safe is Public Wi-Fi? A Network Engineer Explains
Exclusive: How Critical Security Flaw in MTN Portal Could Have Exposed Personal Data of Millions
In the Field
Engaging pre-university students on online safety and cybercrime awareness as part of the Ignite Your Future program.
Campus awareness session on cybersecurity and data privacy with students of Rivers State University.
Hands-on capacity building session on endpoint security for emerging cybersecurity professionals.
Capacity Building Session on Malware Behaviour.
Technology shapes the world we live in. Our responsibility is to make sure people can live in that world safely, with dignity and without fear.
David Odes
Technology shapes the world we live in. Our responsibility is to make sure people can live in that world safely, with dignity and without fear.
David Odes
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We review every submission responsibly and help connect discoveries with the right organisations or authorities.
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Web Security Lab does not act as a law enforcement or regulatory body. We simply support responsible disclosure and public awareness.