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We would like to inform you that the CyBlack×Simoc CTF challenge originally scheduled for 21st January, 2025 has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and we appreciate your understanding. Please check the flier for full details. cc SIMOC Cyber Dr Anthony Evans

Last year, we recorded over 50 jobs within CyBlack internship community. Our community members got jobs as; Cybersecurity Analyst System Security Analyst Security Assurance Officer Information Security Analyst IT Security Analyst Information Risk Analyst IT Support Engineer Cloud Infrastructure Analyst Managed Services Technician Cyber Security Engineer Network Security Intern Cybersecurity Intern Senior IT Engineer SOC Analyst Cybersecurity Consultant Cybersecurity Officer GRC Lead Information Security Specialist Risk Management Analyst Compliance Solutions Analyst GRC Analyst Privacy Engineer Intern Technology and Digital Consultant Cybersecurity Instructor Third Party Risk Management Analyst Identity and Access Management Specialist Microsoft 365 Specialist Cybersecurity Operations Analyst Cybersecurity Program Coordinator With Cyblack, the opportunities are endless. If you’re looking to hire for your Cybersecurity team this year, kindly reach out to us at Cyblack. We have a pool of talents.

As We Approach Our “3 Month Anniversary”, since it was first Launched - we are Proud to Announce that we have already Surpassed 62,000+ Views Across All Our Episodes & "Shorts" (on YouTube alone) & Over 1,100+ Subscribers!   A Huge Thank You to all of our Guests who have made this milestone possible. Your Contributions, Time & Efforts are Very Much Appreciated!   - Episode One, Featuring Chiru B, from Arhasi, AI with Integrity - Episode Two, Featuring Melanie Oldham OBE, Founder & CEO of Bob's Business | The Cybersecurity Culture Company - Episode Three, Featuring Rick Jones & Scott Goodwin, Co-Founders of DigitalXRAID - Episode Four, Featuring Victor S., Founder of Join Momentum - Episode Five, Featuring Dan Regalado from Metabase Q - Episode Six, Featuring Helen Gidney from Softcat - Episode Seven, Featuring Jim Routh - Episode Eight, Featuring Jennifer Cox from Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) UK & Ireland & Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) - Episode Nine, Featuring Christian. T. from Alvearium Associates - Episode Ten, Featuring Lianne P. - Episode Eleven, Featuring Igor Portugal from Blacklock Security - Episode Twelve, Featuring Jemma . Founder & CEO of Culture Gem  - Episode Thirteen, Featuring David E. - Episode Fourteen, Featuring Aliyu G. Y. Co-Founder, CyBlack & Fezzant - Episode Fifteen, Featuring Gary Hibberd FCIIS from Consultants Like Us - Episode Sixteen, Featuring Jessie L. & Niel Harper from Doodle Inc. - Episode Seventeen, Featuring Iffat Tariq - Episode Eighteen, Featuring Marius Poskus - Episode Nineteen, Featuring Yossi Appleboum CEO of Sepio - Episode Twenty, Featuring Rukayat Alabi from RKY Careers - Episode Twenty-One, Featuring Mark Child & Paul Foster - Episode Twenty-Two, Featuring Dr Mike Brass - Episode Twenty-Three, Featuring Kewal Rai - Episode Twenty-Four, Featuring Steve Lamb   Thank You to our Guests, Viewers & Subscribers for joining us on this journey and for your support! We look forward to the Next Chapter of Our Podcast throughout 2025!   Simply Search "Secure Cyber Connect" on YouTube to Watch Our Podcast or Find the Link in our Company Bio   #CyberSecurity #CyberConnect #Milestone #Podcast #Appreciation

In just 3 short months, SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast has achieved an incredible milestone: over 62,000 views on YouTube alone and a growing community of 1,100+ subscribers! This journey has been nothing short of amazing, and we owe full credit to our incredible guests who have shared their expertise and insights. A huge thank you to all involved! A heartfelt thank you also goes out to you—our viewers, subscribers, supporters & community members. Your enthusiasm drives our mission to deliver valuable insights, spark meaningful conversations, and unite the cyber security community like never before. Together, we’ve developed a truly global lineup of experts, showcasing diverse perspectives that inspire and inform, addressing Cultural, Technical & Talent Acquisition challenges. Whether you’re here to stay ahead, learn from industry leaders, or explore fresh ideas, SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community & Podcast is YOUR platform for knowledge and inspiration. We’re just getting started and are beyond excited to share what’s coming next in 2025. What topics or trends should we explore next? Let us know in the comments! SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Community & Podcast, Justin (Jay) Adamson, Sophie Edwards,Anna Khan, Chiru B, Melanie Oldham OBE- Bob's Business | The Cybersecurity Culture Company, Rick Jones, Scott Goodwin, Victor S., Dan Regalado, Helen Gidney, Jim Routh, Jennifer Cox, Lianne P., Christian. T., Igor Portugal, Jemma ., David E., Aliyu G. Y., Gary Hibberd FCIIS, Jessie L., Niel Harper, Iffat Tariq, Yossi Appleboum, Rukayat Alabi, Mark Child, Paul Foster, Dr Mike Brass, Kewal Rai, Steve Lamb, SECURE | CYBER CONNECT #Cybersecurity #CyberConnect #Technology #Business #Podcast

The tickets for our first Capture the flag event are still available on eventbrite here: https://lnkd.in/dGbxfmMh Come and challenge yourself and test your skills while you network and win exciting prizes. #CyBlack×SimocCTF

How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity in 2025 Starting a career in cybersecurity is both rewarding and in high demand. Here is a simple breakdown of how you can start: 1. Understand the Basics: Learn networking, operating systems, and programming basics. Take advantage of free resources on Cisco Networking Academy, Udemy, ISC2. Also YouTube can help you build foundational knowledge. 2. Choose a Specialization: Focus on high-demand areas such as:  Network Security: Protecting network infrastructures.  Application Security: Securing software applications. Incident Response: Managing cyberattacks. Cloud Security: Securing cloud infrastructures. Penetration Testing: Ethical hacking for vulnerabilities. Read up on any of these areas, take practice labs, read and practice, read and practice. Be consistent 3. Gain Experience: Look out for Internships, practice using labs, Take up available challenges like Capture-The-Flag (CTF) competitions on TryHackMe to sharpen your skills. 4. Pursue Certifications Certifications are key to standing out.  You can start out with certifications like:  CC by ISC2 (the certification is free as of this post)  CompTIA Security+ CompTIA, etc Don't just write and pass exams, understand the concept and how to use it in a work environment. 5. Bonus point: join a cybersecurity community. Follow accounts that post resources and internship opportunities that can help you grow. Don't learn in isolation.  You can follow great accounts like Olúmáyòwá Akinkuehinmi , CyBlack , Confidence Staveley , and many more. Cybersecurity offers endless growth opportunities, and with the right skills and certifications, you’ll grow your career. Tell yourself "Cybersecurity will favor me this year" Follow me for more contents on Cybersecurity

I am excited to share that I’ve been selected as a CyBlack Intern for the January 2025 Cohort. Time to make the most of this incredible opportunity! Thank you Dr Iretioluwa Akerele Joshua Moses, PMP®️DoH Africa #Internship #ProfessionalGrowth #cyblack #cybermodel

🌟 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁: 𝗠𝘆 2024 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🌟 As I reflect on 2024, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible mentors, peers, and groups who have supported and inspired me throughout the year. 💡 𝗧𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Your guidance has been invaluable. Special thanks to Diana Tukundane Agaba M.Sc, Associate CCISO, CISSP, CISM, CDPO, ITIL V4, Dr Iretioluwa Akerele, Dave Anifowoshe for showing me the ropes and encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone. 🤝 𝗧𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀: Your collaboration and encouragement have made every challenge worthwhile. A shout-out to my fellow WiCyS Nigeria members and special thanks to our president Patricia E. for the teamwork and the shared vision of advancing women in cybersecurity. 📚 𝗧𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Platforms like Cisco, LinkedIn Learning and CyBlack have not only broadened my technical knowledge but, also fueled my drive to grow. Each of you has played a unique role in my journey, and I’m excited to carry these lessons and connections forward into 2025. Thank you for being part of my story. Let’s continue to inspire, support, and grow together! 🚀 Who has inspired your journey recently? #Gratitude #Mentorship #Growth #nikenelson #Cybersecurity #WiCyS #CyBlack #LinkedInLearning

Sometimes, we think we understand the meaning of certain words...until we experience those words in real time. One word I came to understand last year is - privilege. Thanks to CyBlack! I consider it a tremendous privilege to have been a part of the 2024 cohort of interns who were given a chance to gain real world #cybersecurity skills. Because of the internship, I have  gained technical and soft skills in the cybersecurity space that I am proud of. We had six sprints (#CyberThreatIntelligence, #GRC, #CloudSecurity, #HumanFactor, #SOC, #EthicalHacking) and I am excited to share my contributions, the skills I have gained and the lessons I have learned so far. The internship was stretching but like Martha Obineche said, it was absolutely rewarding. Thank you so much to the team at CyBlack. Thank you to my mentors, Dr Iretioluwa Akerele Dave Anifowoshe Ridwan Aiyedun for this enriching experience. Thank you to my amazing team members EseAbasi Ekanem Nike Nsikak-Nelson Omachoko Yakubu Martha Obineche Ayokunle Ojowa, PMP®Victor Adegbite kayode Adewole Mariam Olagunju for the awesome teamwork and collaboration. I am so grateful. 🙏 PS: Here's my #CyBlackInternshipWrapped in a carousel. Enjoy!

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