Ozioma @Xymbiz Twitter profile

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Ozioma

2 years

We carried out a research on how much cybersecurity professionals earn in Nigeria as at May 2022 and here is what we gathered .

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@Xymbiz

2 years

Some free cybersecurity training /resources: Splunk - Fortinet - Blue teamers, practice your skills - Hands-on experience on investigating attacks in a simulated SOC-

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6 years

They wanted cheap labour. There is no where in the NYSC bye - law that makes it compulsory for corpers to be part of the election. Point me to it if you can. That being said. BE WISE INEC doesn't care about you. NYSC doesn't care about you Nigeria doesn't care about you

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4 years

If you receive this email, DO NOT OPEN I REPEAT DO NOT OPEN THE DOCUMENT!!!!!!! #ENDSARS #EndPoliceBrutality

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1 year

Cybersecurity scholarship for non-Us citizens. Application closes tomorrow.

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1 year

I just learnt yesterday that the price of compTIA security+ is over $353(324,760 Naira)and that's a lot for anyone in Nigeria at the moment 😔😔 Hello @CompTIA , how many retweets to get free exam vouchers and discounts for the Nigerian cybersecurity community?🥲🥲

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@Xymbiz

6 years

ASUU strike is still on. Where are Nigerian students? Are all Twitter users graduate? I don't understand. @OgbeniDipo is the only one tweeting about it daily. You people shouldn't forget the power of social media. Let's all demand for stable education

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@Xymbiz

3 years

Cybersecurity is hard and you cannot do it alone. Have people in your corner, Join a community so it can get easier.

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@Xymbiz

3 years

Check my drive for relevant cybersecurity resources. That's my quota to your career growth 😁😁 You are welcome!!!!

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@Xymbiz

1 year

If you are studying cybersecurity as a course in Nigeria and you are wondering how to make the best use of it, here you go. This is based on my experience 😁

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@Xymbiz

4 years

I am on the same list of top women in Cybersecurity 2020 (Africa) with my mentor 🥺🥺🥺

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@Xymbiz

4 years

I received an email. I was nominated for the Women in Cybersecurity Awards Africa 2020. And yes, the email made my weekend.. I can't wait to find a balance and be able to make the impact I've dreamt of.

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@Xymbiz

2 years

It's been over 24 hours and I finally found the words .Thank you to everyone that nominated and voted for me (I'm too shy to share appreciation video 😁😁☺️) This award is a big deal for me, for so many reasons! When I started volunteering/giving back, I didn't know...

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@Xymbiz

2 years

We won!!!!!!🥹🥳🥳🥳🥳

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1 year

Introducing the latest Dr in town! Dr. Iretioluwa Akerele!!!!! @ireteeh . You did it!!! I'm so happy for you, the hard work, the trying days , the tears and you saw it to the end! You inspire us so much! Congratulations Mamma. Super super proud of you!!,

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@Xymbiz

2 years

Your course of study does not matter. If you are interested in cybersecurity, go for it.😊

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@Xymbiz

2 years

As you are starting your cybersecurity career, it is great to have a basic understanding of the 5 elements of the NIST cybersecurity framework: Identify Protect Detect Respond Recover

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@Xymbiz

3 years

For #IWD2022 , I'll be on @ComercioLtd space by 2pm WAT Click link to set reminder

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@Xymbiz

3 months

Crowdstrike's CSO's post on LinkedIn 🥹🥹🥹

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@Xymbiz

3 years

Anyways, we are having a cybersecurity career counseling tomorrow. Set a reminder.

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@Xymbiz

4 years

I passed my CISM exam!!!!!!!💃💃💃💃💃 Whewww , I'm not sure I've ever been this excited in a long time!!!!!!!!! With everything going on around me, I did it !!!!😭😭 Yess, I deserve all the pampering right now 🙂🙂. I'm going to cry!!!!!!!😩😩😩

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@Xymbiz

3 years

For CyberGirls 1.0 , we trained over 100 girls in 6 states We graduated over 70 girls 🥳🥳. CyberGirls 2.0 is spanning around Africa and we need money, support (laptops, partnership).. to give the best to them Use link to donate and support us🙏

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@Xymbiz

1 year

I know what you are looking for is your first cybersecurity role but please don't ignore small and similar related jobs. They will give you the skills you need to get to where you want as well. Your cybersecurity career journey can start from anywhere.

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@Xymbiz

1 year

I love what @hackSultan does in the tech ecosystem and how he does it🙌🙌🙌. Go and join the #100kInterns . Don't forget to follow instructions 🧐

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@Xymbiz

2 years

You are not making progress because you are learning too many things at the same time. You are in all learning groups. You want to be a part of all programs because it is free. This is your cue to FOCUS!

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@Xymbiz

6 years

I experienced a 6 months ASUU strike while in school. School resumed,handouts where giving You had to read on your own to write exams within a short period of time. Guess what? Most people failed. The strike has an adverse effect on our educational system #EndASuuStrike

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@Xymbiz

3 years

I'm here to remind you again that cybersecurity is broad! Really broad. Start somewhere and walk your way through. Don't try to learn too many things at a time. Pick your battles properly 😁

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@Xymbiz

10 months

Unrealistic career tweets and posts should end in 2023 please 🙏🏽. Stop playing with people's careers in the name of contents. As a newbie, do your homework too. Thank you

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@Xymbiz

2 years

What people think cybersecurity people look like when working Me; 😂😂

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@Xymbiz

2 years

You'll get your first cybersecurity role, and that will be the beginning for you. Please don't give and keep learning, networking, and applying for jobs.

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@Xymbiz

1 year

A cybersecurity framework that gives you an idea of the skills and certifications you need. This is good and should give people a good idea of where they are headed and what is required

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1 year

Okay, drop all your cybersecurity career questions if you are transitioning into cybersecurity . We'll work with some professionals who have transitioned and write something to answer them 🙂. If you transitioned into cybersecurity and would love to be a part.

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@Xymbiz

6 years

@Only_1_josh 😂😂😂. See me smiling like mumu. You were really excited

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@Xymbiz

2 years

It's cybersecurity awareness month. Please share the basic cyber security tips you know with your families and friends especially your aged families 🙏. We need every single person onboard . Thank you .

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@Xymbiz

3 years

On cybersecurity, your core defence should include: User training Organisation polices Access control lists Proper Access privilege. Separation of duties Up to date AV

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@Xymbiz

3 years

If you are interested in Cybersecurity and you have zero knowledge.. Start with understanding the basics of networking.Netcad has an amazing course and it's super detailed. It's free too🙂

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@Xymbiz

6 years

After yesterday, I realized that the idea of a one Nigeria is a myth. If we are honest with ourselves, it doesn't exist. We need to do better! We really need to do better!!

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@Xymbiz

1 year

I've been following this story and one thing for sure is every single person that was targeted was for a reason. He made is research He leveraged on some of the human weakness. Reminds me of social engineering

Elsavanilla is highly favoured

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1 year

This is Iriodalo Emmanuel Obhafuoso. He is a scammer. He enters girl's dms, makes them comfortable talking to him and then proceeds to fall deathly ill. For me, he had a heart surgery. For Bolu, he had a spinal surgery.

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2 years

Oh yes! I did work extra hard for this one 😌😌. Thank you @PMInstitute !

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@Xymbiz

2 years

I will be speaking @officialEFCC space tomorrow alongside @ireteeh on cybersecurity. Join us at 6pm WAT

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@Xymbiz

3 years

I will get into cybersecurity Learn 1 or 2 In 5 months time, I'll be earning like 3M monthly. I'll buy Benz and Tesla. Visit Maldives too😌

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3 years

If you are a cybersecurity enthusiast. I'll recommend you look out for enthusiast like yourself , have a group where you share thoughts, learn, discuss.. It will help you in your journey. Don't just look at networking up or having a mentor.

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@Xymbiz

2 years

My only tip right now for organizations to improve their cybersecurity is to invest in people as much as they invest in tools .

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@Xymbiz

3 years

Have questions about starting a career in cybersecurity Governance , Risk and Compliance?? This space is for you. I'll be co-hosting with @ireteeh of course 😉 #CyberSecTalk

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@Xymbiz

2 years

If you are interested in building a cybersecurity career, @ETHNOSLTD has something for you.

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@Xymbiz

7 years

Do not use 280 characters to destroy your entire life. Okay bye 👋

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3 years

I learnt something in 2020/2021. If you want to learn or do something, create a time for it 1 hour daily, 3 hours a week 30 minutes a day... All you have to be is CONSISTENT!

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1 year

Cybersecurity woman of the world! @sisinerdtweets . Congratulations Mamma❤️ Really well deserved! Good news left right middle 🎉🎉🎉🎉

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@Xymbiz

1 year

There's no money in cybersecurity 🫣

John Breth (JB) | CyberInsight® on YouTube

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1 year

What's your unpopular cybersecurity opinion that gets a reaction like this?

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2 years

😂😂 I think we should do an annonymous survey of how much cybersecurity professionals earn in Nigeria. Hopefully, people will be honest.

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1 year

If you are looking to understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity, this is always a good one and it's free.

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@Xymbiz

2 years

You can begin your cybersecurity journey while maintaining your current job (if it interests you). You can take a complete break to begin your journey as well. Whatever decision you make, please manage your expectations.

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@Xymbiz

2 years

I wrote a short blog for people staring out in cybersecurity. Please don't miss out on the fundamentals.

Getting Started in Cybersecurity – Fundamentals You Should Not Miss. - CybersecFill

IT fundamental, networking skills are required to begin your cybersecurity career . Cybersecurity

cybersecfill.com

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@Xymbiz

1 year

Sometimes last year, I worked with some fantastic people to gather data on cybersecurity salary in Nigeria. The data wasn't shocking to me but it was to a lot of people who were just beginning their career as they had more expectations .

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1 year

This is old but still very useful. You can create your own cybersecurity role/job by helping small businesses and the community as well

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1 month

Skrrrrrrr!!!! Cybersecurity Woman of the year @ireteeh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️. I'll come back to this tomorrow 😌😌

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2 years

We won!!!!!!🥹🥳🥳🥳🥳

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1 year

I celebrate my amazing women on their Global Achievement Award @ireteeh @sisinerdtweets . The impact is loud and cannot be hidden. Congratulations my super star women 🫡🫡🫡🎉🎉🎉💕💕

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2 years

The week didn't start on a great note but I had some cheer. Always feels good to be recognised regardless of whether I make it to the next round or not #CSWY2022

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2 years

Cybersecurity will humble you 😂😂

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@Xymbiz

3 years

Rejection emails got nothing on me anymore TBH 😂😂. Because I go win for this life. E sure.

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@Xymbiz

2 years

You need sleep to be productive. Sleep!. One time , I was sleeping 7 hours daily and someone asked "how are you in tech. and sleep so much" I understand there are times and days when you may need to sacrifice some sleep but it does not have to be always. Again, please sleep.

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5 years

You are reading that long thread but you cannot read privacy policy 🙄🙄🙄

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2 years

I enjoyed mentoring some of the girls for CyberGirls 1.0 For CyberGirls 2.0, the team @cybersafehq decided to give me a new responsibility 😅😅 I am part of the judging team for the 2022 cohort! Let's go do something amazing, as usual. #CyberGirls

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@Xymbiz

1 year

Hello #CyBlack2023

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1 year

I'm sending this tweet to anyone who is on the verge of giving up. Please don't give up 🙏. Keep pushing. In the end, everything will be okay.

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@Xymbiz

4 years

I have curated a list of Nigerians in the information security space on twitter I don't want to hear "I couldn't find them"ooo @InfosecShinobi @Ibn_AbdulRahman @mosimi20 @ireteeh @InfoSecSherpa @sophieontech @CyberWura @Raliyah_Em @abtel @MagSec_Ficent #InfoSecNigeria

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11 months

I had an interview session yesterday and mahnn! It felt so good talking about all the work I have done. I am always nervous at interviews, but this felt so good, especially as she was really interested in hearing all about the work that I do and I am doing.

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2 years

This pictures from #CyberGirls 3.0 orientation from Kenya so is beautiful! It's giving everything it is to give 🙂 Congratulations to everyone who is starting this life changing opportunity. I'm rooting for you all. P.S :It's @sisinerdtweets ageing backwards for me 😍

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3 years

Done ✅ ☺️☺️☺️

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I attempted the AWS SA today and I failed 😪(TBH, I am actually laughing typing this). 30 minutes in and I knew it was over. Because I was flagging all the questions 😑

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6 years

Dear Twitter influencers You don't have to make 300 people drop their account and personal details on your timeline for giveaways for 10 people. Please look for other means to do these things. Thank you

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@Xymbiz

6 years

ASUU is still on strike with no hope of it being called off. The future of Nigeria is being gambled with. Dear @MBuhari . Please help look into the Nigerian students predicament. We want strike no more. #EndASuuStrike Cc @ProfOsinbajo @OgbeniDipo @DrJoeAbah

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3 years

If you are in Tech., what non- technical skills have helped your career so far? Please share 🙏

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3 years

The best time to start employing entry levels in cybersecurity was yesterday. The next best time is today.

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@Xymbiz

6 years

About 3 years ago, I received a DM. He wanted to be sure if I understood what cybersecurity is. I mean I had it on my bio. I said yes. He was surprised and he went on to tell me how very few women are interested in the field.

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@Xymbiz

3 years

A thread on cybersecurity community I know with accounts on twitter. Do your research to understand what the community does or reach out to them You can also add yours @naijasecforce @DiaryOfHackers @cyberexpertsng @nogofallmaga @WoSECtweets @she_secures

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3 years

I see people jumping right in into cybersecurity without understanding the basics. Please don't! Get the basics. Understand networking, the CIA triad as well. Because whatever you try to do you need to understand the basic security principles.

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1 year

Please don't share the wrong career information just for the sake of being an "Influencer "🙏. It's affecting people's choices and lives.

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@Xymbiz

2 years

On the recent Cyber attack on Cisco. 'Initial access to the Cisco VPN was achieved via the successful compromise of a Cisco employee’s personal Google account."

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6 months

Nothing helps you like consistency. You need to consistently pull your own weight.

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@Xymbiz

3 years

We need to raise $50,000 for CyberGirls 2.0 and one thing I'm sure of is this cohort will be fire!!! We are going to invest so much in building Africa's cybersecurity talent by empowering more women with cybersecurity skills while improving their socio-economic well being .

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3 months

Randomly thinking about the huge impact the Nigeria cybersecurity community has made on people, girls in particular. I can't wait to see where everyone will be in 5 years' time 🫶🫶.

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2 months

There are loud movers, and there are silent movers. Just like there are slow and fast movers. Whichever you are or decide to be , the most important thing is that you are moving .

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2 years

"There are 3.5 million open cybersecurity positions" bla bla bla The problem is, a large number of the open roles are targeting experienced professionals. Do we have enough experienced professionals to fill those roles? No What's next? Me: 😵‍💫

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6 months

There is a fully funded PhD. opportunity in cybersecurity for those interested.

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2 years

CyberGirls is 1 Today!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

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1 year

Mrs AK!🥹🥹 So much onions! I love you sooo much.Thank you for sharing your light with us. Thank you for always being super supportive and allowing me to be a part of your journey. it's so gladdening to be a part of your success. Thank you for reminding me that I AM THE VALUE!

Dr Iretioluwa Akerele

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Love letter to @Xymbiz ❤️✨ Hey babe, you are one of the reasons why I am thankful that there is an app like Twitter (X). I don’t know the wind that would have blown me to meet you. From the very first day we started interacting, you have been consistent. Simbiat, I am thankful

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10 months

Network engineers are making armed robber salary but are very quiet 🤫. We know what you people are🤣🤣

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2 years

I love seeing people excited when they get into cybersecurity. I mean they acknowledge that it's hard but the passion keeps fuelling them. Love it for all of you!

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2 years

What's happening in the Cybersecurity community right now is beautiful. I'm not sure who started the "DOLLLARANDADREAM" thing but thank you to everyone who in their own capacity is providing opportunity for more people interested in cybersecurity to learn

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2 years

Everybody on LinkedIn is starting a new position?

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11 months

CyberGirls 4.0 is here! An 8 months fully funded cybersecurity training for African females who are residents in Africa and aged 18-28 years Read all about it and apply here:

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3 years

Okay, Set your reminder! We (I and @ireteeh ) are having the amazing, extraordinary @sisinerdtweets in our next space🙂 Let's talk about CyberGirls 1.0 while getting an insight on what 2.0 will bring. #CyberSecTalk

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2 years

Whichever route you decide to take in starting your career in cybersecurity, go for it. One thing for sure is , not going through the basics is never a good idea.

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3 months

Do you know what's funny about the cybersecurity awareness thing? it needs to be consistent and all over people's faces! Security is still seen as "discomforting." The easiest example is setting a PIN on your Sim. People are worried they will forget the PIN among others.

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1 year

At my office management conference today and I'm just here to say I'm so proud of the work that I do. People know my name!

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