The 17th Special Human Resource Forum
Theme: The Role of HR in Cyber Security and Compliance: Protecting Employee and Organizational Data
In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern , it is a strategic HR imperative. This session will explore the critical role of HR in safeguarding employee and organisational data, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the workforce. Participants will gain practical insights on HR’s role in mitigating risks, managing data breaches, and aligning people practices with cybersecurity protocols.
Objectives:
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the strategic role of HR in organisational cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
- Identify key data protection laws and regulations relevant to HR functions (e.g. NDPR, GDPR).
- Learn best practices for managing employee data securely.
- Develop approaches for training employees and embedding cybersecurity awareness into the organisational culture.
- Understand the HR-led response to cyber incidents involving employee or HR-related data.
Key Details:
- Date: Thursday, 19th June, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM (WAT)
- Fee:
- Members: N30,000
- Non-Financially Active Members / Non-Members: N40,000
- Format: Virtual Session
- Target Audience: HR Professionals, Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers, HR Leaders, and People Managers
