At Cyber Security Challenge Nigeria (CYSEC
NG) we focus on identifying Nigeria’s next
generation of cyber security professionals,
connecting Nigeria’s best and brightest to the
cyber security industry, creating an enabling
platform for skill acquisition, youth
empowerment and local content development
in the area of information and cybersecurity
towards national and economic development
of Nigeria.
With your help, we are reaching over 100,000 young minds monthly through our platforms, programs and conferences and impacting over 5,000 with knowledge on Cyber Security through our Cysec Academy
UPCOMING EVENTS
CERTIFICATION
We offer wide range of courses relating to cyber security on our academy site. On completion of these courses, students get certificates.
OPPORTUNITIES
We connect talents with employment opportunities, entrepreneurship mentoring and skill development. We also take internships and NYSC.
RESOURCES
We groom these talents through webinars, InfoSec
articles, Cyber conferences, CTF challenges,
Sheroots virtual Bootcamps, Trainings and
Certifications scholarships
ENGAGEMENT
We are a community to identify with, to orientate, train as well as engage
youths in the area of information and cybersecurity,
empowering young minds, male and female.
Support Young Tech Savy Minds.
The global cyber security market is projected to grow
from USD 155.83 billion in 2022 to USD 376.32 billion
by 2029.
Employment of information security analysts will grow by 33% in the next 10 years – much faster than the average for all occupations.
Cybercrime Magazine concludes that women now make up approximately 20% of the global infosec payrolls. Which is, an encouraging improvement from six years ago, but still woefully shy of the 50 percent range that would represent parity.
Help Support Young Minds Especially Women To Take Advantage Of These Opportunities.
Employment of information security analysts will grow by 33% in the next 10 years – much faster than the average for all occupations.
Cybercrime Magazine concludes that women now make up approximately 20% of the global infosec payrolls. Which is, an encouraging improvement from six years ago, but still woefully shy of the 50 percent range that would represent parity.
Help Support Young Minds Especially Women To Take Advantage Of These Opportunities.
Programs & Opportunities
To encourage women who are enthausiatic
about delving into tech and cybersecurity, we offer various programs and opportunities designed to their development and growth.
Events
From the largest conference of its kind, to intimate industry-targetted sessions, Cysec events are dedicated to grooming men and women who would want a career in technology and cyber security.
Celebrating The Girl Child.
She Roots Bootcamp is an initiative by CYSEC NG to foster inclusion of tech girls and women in africa, encouraging them to learn relevant digital skills and thrive in the global tech space.
In this first cohort, about 1,200 applications were received and over 600 women participated from several countries including Ghana, Rwanda, Nigeria, Qatar, UAE, United Kingdom, Uganda, Cotonou, Kenya, USA, etc.
Community Engagements
Testimonials From Our She Roots Bootcamp
Oluwaseyi Ninilola Akinmusire
"I'm Oluwaseyi Ninilola Akinmusire. I’m a cybersecurity enthusiast and equally a newbie. During the Bootcamp, we were introduced to cybersecurity as a course and a career path in information Technology. The course further explained how Cybercriminals destroy and damage organizational data with their evolving techniques. I developed interest to be part of the cyber soldiers that will help keep people and their data safe Online and my goal is to become a cybersecurity analyst."
Rukayat Adeniyi
"First, I want to use this medium to thank CYSEC NG and UPGRADED ERA for giving me this opportunity. I am a newbie in tech who never thought she would be in tech few months ago. My aspirations in tech are:
To further more in tech training
To be a professional in tech
To work in one of the biggest tech companies; Amazon, Microsoft Corporation, Apple Incorporated, Google etc.
To sponsor more ladies in tech."
Janet Olagunju
I'm Lamie, a cyber security enthusiast
My top most aspiration is to be a certified professional in my field and also give back to the community.
My journey into tech started off with the SheRoots bootcamp and it has been a fun experience getting to do weekly projects, quizzes and even solving puzzles.
The bootcamp made me really interested in Cybersecurity. I made my research and GRC caught my attention that is the governance risk and compliance aspect of cyber security. Setting policies and procedures to be followed. I’m also interested in web development.
Our Impact Timeline
We became a
team with
members to host the first CTF
in Africa
We Hosted the Largest Cybersecurity
CTF in Nigeria
Hit our target of
imparting over
80,000 youths in
Nigeria in partnership with NYSC
Our positive Impact led to more collaborations in the public and private sector.
We achieved local presence in
over 20 states in Nigeria and also Launched our first Virtual Internship
Program
1. Recruited Quality Assurance and Penetration Testers for Telecoms companies, Fintech and Banking
sector.
2. Held yet another Largest conference, giving away over $5,000 in Cash, Gifts and Swags.
3. Launched our first Virtual Bootcamp for over 600 African Women across the world.
2. Held yet another Largest conference, giving away over $5,000 in Cash, Gifts and Swags.
3. Launched our first Virtual Bootcamp for over 600 African Women across the world.
What Can We Achieve;
- Provide fully sponsored 6 months learning and mentorship program for 1,000 Females in Cybersecurity
- Set up paid Virtual Labs with VPN Access
- CPENT, CEH, CSCU, CCT and other certifications for 4,000 youths and undergraduates.
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