December 10, 2024

Excellence in Cyberbiosecurity Workshop: Standard Operating Procedure Development for the Nigerian Life Science Sector

Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), CRDF Global, and the Nigerian Biological Safety Association (NiBSA), hosted a four-day “Excellence in Cyberbiosecurity Workshop: Standard Operating Procedure Development for the Nigerian Life Science Sector” from November 18-21, 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop brought together 23 participants from across Nigeria. Subject matter experts, from Sention, presented on various topics including foundation concepts of cyberbiosecurity, the cyber threat landscape, managing a cyberbiosecurity incident, and implementing cyber hygiene best practices in laboratories. Participants engaged in lectures, group and table-top exercises, and adaptation of SOPs. HSP extends its gratitude to BEP, CRDF Global, NiBSA, Sention, and the participants for their contributions to making this workshop a success!