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PHASE3 TELECOM SCALES UP LAYERED SECURITY FOR OPTIMISED NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

One of Africa ' s leading independent aerial fibre optic network infrastructure and telecommunications services providers , Phase3 Telecom has announced that it is adopting an innovative , technology-driven , digitised and multilayer approach for security operation network capacity expansion . The move , which will be completed in timed phases , provides secure infrastructure that fortifies its own and other networks against advanced and malicious cybernetic breaches .

This upgrade will also provide support in areas that require cyber-resilience in Nigeria ’ s telecommunications sector and a proactive infrastructure network security due diligence to help businesses scale efficiently and stay less vulnerable to sensitive data exposure that can erode public trust and confidence .
This massive upgrade will provide a secure infrastructure that fortifies its own and other networks against advanced and malicious cybernetic breaches in Nigeria and beyond .
“ Phase3 understands the existential threats posed by cyberspace attacks in a new digital era and in a world where business networks are more interconnected than ever before ,” said , the company ' s Executive Chairman , Stanley Jegede .
“ And we are determined to be the team at the forefront of protecting their own network and proffering solutions that help other businesses , organisations and institutions secure and control access to their critical networks .”
Hence , Phase3 will continue to prioritise risk management and investment in multiple network protection against critical infrastructure threats with other targeted services .

THIS UPGRADE WILL ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN AREAS THAT REQUIRE CYBER-RESILIENCE IN NIGERIA ’ S TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECTOR .
Jegede added that in the second half of 2022 , the telecoms and technology sectors would witness strengthening and extension of Phase3 legacy services towards digitisation and intelligencebased operational technology ; all in ways that grant Phase3 amplified visibility of its critical infrastructure and prepares its network for eliminating potential exposure in real-time .
In addition , Jegede also urged all stakeholders to take seriously , foster innovation and increase collaborations on engendering industrial level security , threat detection , mitigation and susceptibility management , in the telecommunications and technology sectors , for greater economic growth trajectory and sustainability . �
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