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Stay informed with the latest insights, trends, and developments in the world of cybersecurity. At ÒGÚN SECURITY RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC CONSULTING (OSRS), our blog features expert articles, in-depth analyses, and practical tips designed to enhance your understanding of cybersecurity challenges and best practices. Join our community of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals as we explore topics ranging from threat intelligence to AI governance and everything in between.
Nigeria’s Security Crisis Explained: A Conversation with Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
Nigeria faces a complex security crisis shaped by terrorism, banditry, and governance failures. In this episode, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim explains why Nigeria needs responsible global partnerships while keeping local context at the center. He argues that real progress depends on leadership that prioritizes unity, justice, and human dignity.
General Buba Marwa’s Renewed Mandate: What His Leadership Means for Nigeria’s Security Future
General Buba Marwa’s renewed appointment as NDLEA Chairman marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s security sector. His education, military background, and disciplined leadership reshaped drug enforcement. His next five-year term offers continuity, stability, and deeper reform opportunities for Nigeria’s national security architecture.
China’s First AI-Orchestrated Espionage Campaign: What Anthropic’s Discovery Means for Global Cybersecurity
Anthropic uncovered the world’s first AI-orchestrated espionage campaign linked to Chinese hackers, marking a historic shift in cyber operations. The AI performed reconnaissance, exploitation, and data extraction at machine speed, signaling a new era of automated threats. Organizations must prepare for faster, AI-driven attacks.
The Rise of AI-Driven Cybercrime Syndicates
AI-driven cybercrime syndicates are redefining digital threats through automation, deepfakes, and machine learning. They operate like global corporations, coordinated, data-driven, and relentless. This article explores how artificial intelligence has reshaped the criminal underworld and what cybersecurity and policy professionals can do to respond.
AI Governance and Global Power: The New Race to Rule the Digital Future
Nations are racing to control the future of artificial intelligence. The European Union focuses on regulation, the United States on innovation, and China on state control. Africa’s emerging economies, led by Nigeria, have a rare chance to shape their destiny through proactive AI governance policies.
Preparing for the Post-Quantum Era and Cryptography 2025
Quantum computing threatens to break today’s encryption standards. The shift to post-quantum cryptography is essential for protecting long-term data and digital trust. OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC outlines a strategic roadmap for crypto-agility and resilience in the post-quantum era.
Nigeria’s Digital Fightback: Cracking Down on Foreign Fraud Networks
Nigeria is taking bold action against cybercrime. Hundreds of suspects, including foreign nationals, were arrested, convicted, and deported for online scams. OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting (OSRS) supports law enforcement and businesses with cyber intelligence, digital forensics, and risk management to strengthen national digital defense.
Amnesty for Bandits? Why Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s Analogy to the Israel–Hamas Peace Deal Misses the Mark
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi’s call for dialogue with Nigeria’s bandits draws a false parallel to the Israel–Hamas peace deal. The bandits ravaging the northwest are not ideologues but profit-driven criminals. Treating them as political actors legitimizes violence and weakens justice. True peace lies in governance, intelligence, law enforcement, and accountability—not in appeasing predators.
Dr. Oludare Ogunlana Speaks at CAMCON 2025 in Bayelsa: AI and Cybersecurity for a Safer Digital Future
At CAMCON 2025 in Bayelsa State, Dr. Oludare Ogunlana delivered a powerful keynote on “AI and Cybersecurity: Navigating the Future of Digital Protection.” He praised Mr. George Ikoli-Spiff for championing this program for five years, moving it to Bayelsa, and urging ethical innovation and stronger cyber resilience across Africa.
The Latest Cybersecurity Incidents of 2025: What Organizations Must Learn
Cybersecurity in 2025 has seen major breaches across sectors. Attacks on Kido Nurseries, Harrods, FEMA, Jaguar Land Rover, and a 16 billion password leak reveal the scale of today’s threats. Hackers target education, retail, government, and manufacturing with growing success. Organizations must act by improving vendor risk management, patching, and adopting Zero Trust. OSRS helps build resilience with assessments, defense programs, and incident response planning.
Ghana Launches National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025
Ghana has launched National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025, marking a bold step in building a safer digital future. With growing threats in the digital economy, this initiative strengthens trust, security, and national resilience. OSRS stands ready to support Ghana through training, cloud security, AI governance, and digital forensics services.
Cyberattack Disrupts European Airports: A Wake-Up Call for Aviation Security
A cyberattack disrupted check-in systems at major European airports on September 19–20, 2025, grounding flights and causing delays at Brussels, Berlin, and Heathrow. The incident exposed the risks of shared third-party systems. ÒGÚN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC (OSRS) helps organizations build resilience with risk assessments, response planning, and compliance support.
UK National Charged in Cyber Attacks on U.S. Critical Infrastructure
U.S. prosecutors have charged UK national Thalha Jubair for more than 120 cyberattacks linked to the Scattered Spider group. Victims paid over $115 million in ransom. This case shows the growing threat of cyber extortion against U.S. businesses and critical infrastructure. OSRS offers risk assessments, training, and incident response planning to help protect organizations from similar attacks.
Top Five Cybersecurity Incidents of August 2025 — Lessons for Every Organization
Discover the top five cybersecurity breaches of August 2025, including TransUnion, Gmail, Nevada’s ransomware shutdown, OnTrac, and Allianz Life. Learn what happened, why it matters, and how OSRS can help organizations strengthen defenses through training, intelligence, investigations, and advisory services.
Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage: What You Need to Know
Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors are targeting global networks, from telecoms to government systems, to fuel espionage operations. Using known vulnerabilities in routers and firewalls, these groups maintain long-term access and steal sensitive data. Organizations must act fast—patch systems, harden networks, and hunt for threats. OSRS helps businesses stay resilient with threat hunting, incident response, and network security expertise.
The Rise of AI-Powered Impersonation Requires Urgent Multidimensional Action
AI-powered impersonation attacks are escalating, as seen in the recent case of a fake Marco Rubio contacting top officials. ÒGÚN Security Research and Strategic Consulting (OSRS) offers expert solutions including AI threat modeling, executive training, and digital identity safeguards to help organizations detect, prevent, and respond to these emerging risks.
How the Israel–Iran War Threatens Africa’s Digital Security
In this OSRS Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Oludare Ogunlana analyzes how the Israel–Iran conflict poses cybersecurity and counterterrorism threats to Africa. With a focus on Nigeria, he outlines the continent’s vulnerabilities and the urgent need for digital resilience and strategic leadership.
Centering Women in Peacebuilding: Africa’s Security Challenge Through a Gender Lens
In this solo episode of the OSRS Leadership Series, Dr. Oludare Ogunlana explores Africa’s security crisis, the exclusion of women in peacebuilding, the rise of drones in modern warfare, and the danger of relying on miracle narratives over strategy. A compelling call for Africa to embrace readiness, science, and inclusive leadership.
Cybercrime in Nigeria: Evolving Threats and the Urgent Need for Resilience
Dr. Sunday Oludare Ogunlana delivered the keynote at the 18th Deolu Oyebode Symposium, addressing the urgent rise of cybercrime in Nigeria. He highlighted real-world cases and outlined five strategic pathways to national resilience, emphasizing the importance of legal reform, youth engagement, and cybersecurity education.
Navigating Leadership in Crisis: Strategies for Addressing Nigeria's Security Challenges
In this episode of the OSRS Leadership Series, Dr. RSB Bello-Fadile, retired Nigerian Army Colonel and Chairman of CASA, discusses Nigeria’s security failures, the urgent need for doctrinal reform, and the role of strategic leadership in shaping a stable future ahead of the 2027 elections. Hosted by Dr. Oludare Ogunlana.
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