Corporate entities and institutions across the country have been urged to invest in cyber security to cushion them against rising cyber-attacks.
Stakeholders aver that cyber security is imperative in protecting sensitive data, ensuring continuous operations, complying with regulations, maintaining a strong reputation and gaining a competitive edge in the landscape.
Margaret Kinyanjui, the Principal College of Human Resource Management (CHRM) observes that without proper cyber security, corporates and other institutions like banks risk costly breaches and reputational damage, ultimately jeopardizing long term success and customer trust.
She spoke during the college’s 28th graduation ceremony in Nairobi which saw some 876 graduands conferred with Diplomas and Higher Diplomas in diverse areas of discipline including Cyber Security, Human Resource Management, Criminal Justice, Security Management and Forensic Investigation among others.
Kinyanjui maintained that cyber security measures are crucial in preventing theft or loss of sensitive, confidential and personally identifiable information from malicious actors.
“A cyber-attack can severely damage an institution’s public image and erode trust from customers, partners, and stakeholders. Strong cybersecurity helps maintain a reputation as a secure and reliable organization,” Kinyanjui said.
Meanwhile, the Principal highlighted the impact of emerging technology trends across the globe and especially Artificial Intelligence in the landscape of Human Resource Management.
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She quipped that HRs must be abreast with the latest technology to remain competitive and strategic in their fields of operation.
She averred that AI has made HR work more effective and result-oriented noting that it has automated routine administrative tasks, freeing HR professionals to focus on strategic initiatives, complex employee issues and higher value-work that require human touch.
She maintained that CHRM College has invested hugely on latest tech in teaching and learning noting that about 80 percent of students undertake their studies online through the institution’s ODEL platforms.
Similar sentiments were echoed by Canon Stephen Obong’o who noted that integration of AI in HR work will enable them deal with graft issues at institutional levels, enhance integrity in work places and maintain professionalism.
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“It is our responsibility as HR professions to go out there and impact the society in a positive way and especially on fighting graft from our institutions. We must uphold the culture of integrity in our respective organizations,” Obong’o said.
Mercy Wambui and Lazarus Wambua who graduated with Higher Diplomas in HRM echoed the sentiments noting that HRs must adapt to latest tech trends to improve on data-driven decision making, enhance employee experience and increase efficiency and productivity.
“We have to integrate AI with our work for many purposes like employee recruitment, management and performance appraisals among others,” Wambui said.
By John Kamau
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