Opportunity Title: Call For Applications: NITDA & O-range Cyber Security Training Centre FREE Cyber Security Training

As part of the Federal Government’s Commitment to create 1million+ jobs in Nigeria Digital Economy and to build the capacity of Nigerian youths in digital literacy to enhance economic transformation,

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with O-range Cyber Security Training Centre and TECEBE NIG LTD, is calling for applications to participate in the 5-day Ethical Hacking (CyberSecurity) Training Programme.

Who can apply?

• Nigerian Youth residing or having accommodation in Kwara State
• NYSC Corps members within Kwara State
• Undergraduates and graduates within Kwara State Vicinity
• Secondary school students living in Kwara State
• Any individual wishing to acquire ethical hacking skills in order to pursue a career in Cyber Security
• Participants must be at least 15 years old.

Benefits

In This Training, You’ll Discover:

• How to safeguard your digital life, personal data, and online interactions against a multitude of cyber threats
• How to safeguard sensitive information while fostering trust among users, clients, and partners while meeting regulatory compliance standards
• How to find out where your web application can be attacked and shore up the weakness before exploitation
• The tactics used by malicious actors to manipulate individuals and be able to recognize and defend yourself against such manipulative cyber threats.
• How to earn rewards while contributing to improved digital security by identifying and reporting vulnerabilities in software and systems
• How to recognize, mitigate, and protect against harmful malicious software, bolstering your overall cyber-security awareness
• How to gather critical information about potential targets, enhance your ability to assess vulnerabilities, and strengthen cybersecurity measures
• How to gather publicly available information, enabling informed decision-making and improved cybersecurity by identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.

Deadline: September 10, 2023.