Learning institutions and corporate entities across the country are being encouraged to prioritize investments in cyber security to protect against the increasing threat of cyber-attacks. Experts emphasize that robust cyber security is essential for safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring operational continuity, adhering to regulations, maintaining a strong reputation, and gaining a competitive advantage.
Margaret Kinyanjui, Principal of the College of Human Resource Management, warns that without proper cyber security measures, organizations like banks face the risk of costly breaches and reputational harm, threatening long-term success and customer trust. Speaking at the college’s 28th graduation ceremony in Nairobi, where 876 graduates received diplomas in various fields including Cyber Security, she stressed the importance of protecting sensitive and personally identifiable information from malicious actors.
Kinyanjui also encouraged the youth to pursue cyber security as a career, highlighting the field’s untapped potential and the abundance of job opportunities for skilled professionals. She noted the shift in the job market towards hands-on skills, presenting an opportunity for young people to gain a competitive edge.
Furthermore, Kinyanjui discussed the impact of emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, on Human Resource Management. She emphasized the need for HR professionals to stay updated with the latest technology to remain competitive, pointing out that AI has streamlined administrative tasks, allowing HR personnel to focus on strategic initiatives and complex issues requiring a human touch.
Canon Stephen Obong’o echoed these sentiments, noting that integrating AI in HR can address institutional graft issues, enhance workplace integrity, and maintain professionalism. Graduates Mercy Wambui and Lazarus Wambua agreed, stressing the importance of adapting to tech trends to improve decision-making, employee experience, and productivity.
