{
  "id": 12518196,
  "title": "Smartcomply secures accreditation to certify cybersecurity professionals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/smartcomply-secures-accreditation-to-certify-cybersecurity-12518196",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T02:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/smartcomply-secures-accreditation-to-certify-cybersecurity-professionals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Smartcomply Academy has obtained accreditation from the Nigeria National Accreditation System to certify cybersecurity professionals, artificial intelligence experts, and professionals in privacy and other fields under the ISO/IEC 17024:2026 standard. The accreditation, identified as PC0001A, began on September 7, 2026, and will remain valid until September 6, 2030. This is the only body on the NiNAS public register with an accreditation certificate referencing the 2026 edition of ISO/IEC 17024. The assessment of Smartcomply Academy's certification system focused on technical competence, impartiality, and controls for certifying individuals against defined requirements. Unlike course completion, the academy's certification process requires candidates to demonstrate competence through a governed, impartial, and secure testing process. Smartcomply certificates will carry the NiNAS accreditation symbol, a Personnel No., and a unique identification number for verification. As an accredited personnel certification body, Smartcomply Academy defines and maintains competence requirements for five scheme families: cloud security, cybersecurity and internet security, risk management, data protection and privacy governance. The academy operates as the accredited certification body for five other scheme families. The approved certification scope includes 27 designations across 10 scheme families. NiNAS operates within the international accreditation system and is a signatory full member of the Global Accreditation Cooperation Incorporated.",
  "summary": "Smartcomply Academy has secured accreditation from the Nigeria National Accreditation System (NiNAS) to certify professionals in cybersecurity and other fi Read More: https://punchng.com/smartcomply-secures-accreditation-to-certify-cybersecurity-professionals/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Smartcomply secures accreditation to certify cybersecurity professionals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/smartcomply-secures-accreditation-to-certify-cybersecurity",
        "published": "2026-10-07T01:44:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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