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Africa’s most celebrated female #Cybersecurity Leader, Talent developer and Global Speaker. Founder @cybersafehq | Author - API Security for White Hat Hackers.
Nov 6, 2023 10 tweets 3 min read
While Obe didn't make it into the highly sought-after CyberGirls Fellowship, she turned disappointment into determination.

Leveraging the resources of CyberSafe Foundation’s CyberLearners Community & the power of LinkedIn, she secured her first role in Cybersecurity.

Let's dive into the lessons from Obe's inspiring journey. #HerCyberStory
Image Obe is a proud graduate of procurement and supply chain management from The Polytechnic, Ibadan in Nigeria.

She had planned to build a career in culinary art, because she’s also a trained cakes and pastries chef. But life had other plans. #HerCyberStory

Lesson: There is a place for everyone in cyber.
Aug 18, 2022 7 tweets 3 min read
I just received this phishing email and it’s one of the best I’ve ever received.

Some of my frequently taught principles/knowledge points saved me and I’ll be sharing them on this thread even before I begin to do more in-depth analysis.

#Thread 1. The first thing that hit me when I opened this email was fear.

They achieved this with the use exclamation signs, terrifying email subject and use of keywords/threats.

Immediately I felt fear, I manually slowed myself down from taking the action of clicking the button.
Jun 28, 2022 8 tweets 2 min read
CyberGirls 3.0 will most open applications towards the end of this year, for a training start date in March 2023. Here are a few things to note:

1. This program features very intensive cybersecurity learning for free. 2. You’ll be required to commit a minimum of 4 hours each day to learning, if you can’t give this, please DO NOT apply!

3. Getting into the program will not mean staying on the program, only your dedication will keep you.