In November last year 2022, I made a choice to diversify my career options, Cyber security was my choice. I started with an Introduction to Cyber Security from @Cisco, and after that, I took another Introduction to Cybersecurity from Great Learning Academy.
I started doing more research on career paths in Cyber security and creating my own syllabus to achieve my goals. By January 2023, I was chosen to take up not 2 but 3 Mentorship programs from @IBM @ItexperienceI the @Tech_Efiko community, and @ETHNOSLTD Cybersecurity Academy.
The next few months were a deep dive into concepts, methodology, and news on cybersecurity and its value worldwide. One of the first things I took in was the fact that Information security was a broader term and I immediately adopted that.
The second thing was that my technical knowledge which might be okay for a biological scientist, was still sorely lacking as an IT professional, so I completed the Google IT Support Certificate from Coursera. An absolutely excellent learning resource. I can’t recommend it enough
Over the next few months (Jan – April) I was able to gain the Cybersecurity Fundamentals badge from @IBM @ItexperienceI and cover levels 1-3 from the Fortinet Training Institute while gaining professional skills for working in a digital world.
@IBM @ItexperienceI The @Tech_Efiko community was a warm and welcoming place to meet like minds and share the required skills to begin a cybersecurity career, special thanks to @Generalsilas who offered me valuable advice.
“Don’t take too much on at the same time, Learn the fundamentals first"
“Don’t take too much on at the same time, Learn the fundamentals first"
@IBM @ItexperienceI @Tech_Efiko @Generalsilas The @ETHNOSLTD Cybersecurity Academy is a direct plug into the applicable tools and skills used in the real world. I wasn’t able to finish, sadly, but I am grateful for the opportunity I had to learn from experienced professionals about the value Cybersecurity professionals bring
@IBM @ItexperienceI @Tech_Efiko @Generalsilas @ETHNOSLTD After that, I join the Security Analyst Bootcamp from @VTFoundation pushed by @Cyberfecfalcon and the team.
Splunk is such a useful tool, and the trainings were very useful, just knowing how the tool works is a great opportunity. I learned to use it as well
Splunk is such a useful tool, and the trainings were very useful, just knowing how the tool works is a great opportunity. I learned to use it as well
@IBM @ItexperienceI @Tech_Efiko @Generalsilas @ETHNOSLTD @VTFoundation I took advantage of a discount from @SkillFrontCom to get a certification as an ISO/IEC 27001 INFORMATION SECURITY ASSOCIATE as well as earning the CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE IN SCRUM FUNDAMENTALS (CASF).
@IBM @ItexperienceI @Tech_Efiko @Generalsilas @ETHNOSLTD @VTFoundation @SkillFrontCom A few days ago, I took advantage of the FREE @ISC2 CinC certification and passed. This is a big deal for me, passing it is proof that I have actually been learning. It is not as simple to work and learn but my dedication to small bits of knowledge consistently has paid off.
@IBM @ItexperienceI @Tech_Efiko @Generalsilas @ETHNOSLTD @VTFoundation @SkillFrontCom @ISC2 I am already busy for the next few months with:
1. Networking Essentials from @Cisco @CiscoNetworking
2. Offensive Hacking Unfolded - The Beginner's Edition by @ComproAvi
3. Practical Ethical Hacking - The Complete Course from @TCMSecurity
1. Networking Essentials from @Cisco @CiscoNetworking
2. Offensive Hacking Unfolded - The Beginner's Edition by @ComproAvi
3. Practical Ethical Hacking - The Complete Course from @TCMSecurity
@IBM @ItexperienceI @Tech_Efiko @Generalsilas @ETHNOSLTD @VTFoundation @SkillFrontCom @ISC2 @Cisco @CiscoNetworking @ComproAvi @TCMSecurity 4. Nmap for Ethical Hackers - The Ultimate Hands-On Course by @packetpioneer on Udemy
5. Burp Suite Unfiltered - Go from a Beginner to Advanced by @ComproAvi
6. Mobile application Penetration testing from @TCMSecurity
5. Burp Suite Unfiltered - Go from a Beginner to Advanced by @ComproAvi
6. Mobile application Penetration testing from @TCMSecurity
@IBM @ItexperienceI @Tech_Efiko @Generalsilas @ETHNOSLTD @VTFoundation @SkillFrontCom @ISC2 @Cisco @CiscoNetworking @ComproAvi @TCMSecurity @packetpioneer I got some of these trainings for free by following and interacting with Cybersecurity content on social media.
I am not there yet, whoever said progress is a slow process was definitely talking about me. I already have a few ideas for personal projects.
I am not there yet, whoever said progress is a slow process was definitely talking about me. I already have a few ideas for personal projects.
@IBM @ItexperienceI @Tech_Efiko @Generalsilas @ETHNOSLTD @VTFoundation @SkillFrontCom @ISC2 @Cisco @CiscoNetworking @ComproAvi @TCMSecurity @packetpioneer Huge thanks to @Generalsilas @E_Graciey @ireteeh @mr_sholape @sisinerdtweets @damnsec1 @CoyEmerald1 @CyberPatronmc who keep sharing words of encouragement and resources with us. Always keeping my mind focused.
If you ever have veterinary concerns, I could help with that.
If you ever have veterinary concerns, I could help with that.
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