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Cybersecurity Talent Gap Discussion with Confidence Staveley
I am so thrilled to welcome THE Confidence Staveley to this week's discussion.
Known as the most celebrated and recognized female leader in the African cybersecurity space, Confidence is a multiple award-winner. She is the founder and Executive Director of CyberSafe foundation and an official member of the Forbes Technology Council.
So join the chat as Confidence and I share thoughts on the significance and value of cybersecurity in Africa today.
Key Points:
❖ Confidence gives a brief but wholesome introduction about
herself [01:06]
❖ "Africa is taking technology in without cybersecurity
and that's like putting a 12-year-old in a Mercedes without showing him the brakes" says Confidence as she speaks about the
importance of cyber security in the 21st century. [03:58]
❖ Confidence gives a rating on the statistics of cyber talents in Africa. [07:41]
❖ Story-time: Confidence narrates how and why she started
CyberSafe . [14:58]
❖ We talk about the deficit of cyber talents in Africa due
to the current "Japa" trend, more prominent in
Nigeria. [24:53]
❖ "Both sides bring value" Confidence posits, giving
an interesting take on the Experience vs Certification debate. [29:31]
❖ Confidence gives candid advice to newbies interested in
joining the cyber community. [33:17]
❖ Bonus Question: What would you be doing if it wasn't cyber
security? [41:49]
❖ Confidence gives a closing note by sharing her personal
mantra. [45:50]
Index: Nigerian slang/words used
• Japa- to "flee”. This is a current trend where Africans leave their home country to first world countries for better lives and opportunities.
• Amala- Yam/Cassava-flour meal
Press play to listen to the thrilling conversation
Connect with my guest, Confidence Stavely on Linkedin @Confidence Staveley; Twitter @sisinerdtweets;
https://cybersafefoundation.org
Connect with me on LinkedIn @Fatimah Adelodun.
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By Fatimah AdelodunI am so thrilled to welcome THE Confidence Staveley to this week's discussion.
Known as the most celebrated and recognized female leader in the African cybersecurity space, Confidence is a multiple award-winner. She is the founder and Executive Director of CyberSafe foundation and an official member of the Forbes Technology Council.
So join the chat as Confidence and I share thoughts on the significance and value of cybersecurity in Africa today.
Key Points:
❖ Confidence gives a brief but wholesome introduction about
herself [01:06]
❖ "Africa is taking technology in without cybersecurity
and that's like putting a 12-year-old in a Mercedes without showing him the brakes" says Confidence as she speaks about the
importance of cyber security in the 21st century. [03:58]
❖ Confidence gives a rating on the statistics of cyber talents in Africa. [07:41]
❖ Story-time: Confidence narrates how and why she started
CyberSafe . [14:58]
❖ We talk about the deficit of cyber talents in Africa due
to the current "Japa" trend, more prominent in
Nigeria. [24:53]
❖ "Both sides bring value" Confidence posits, giving
an interesting take on the Experience vs Certification debate. [29:31]
❖ Confidence gives candid advice to newbies interested in
joining the cyber community. [33:17]
❖ Bonus Question: What would you be doing if it wasn't cyber
security? [41:49]
❖ Confidence gives a closing note by sharing her personal
mantra. [45:50]
Index: Nigerian slang/words used
• Japa- to "flee”. This is a current trend where Africans leave their home country to first world countries for better lives and opportunities.
• Amala- Yam/Cassava-flour meal
Press play to listen to the thrilling conversation
Connect with my guest, Confidence Stavely on Linkedin @Confidence Staveley; Twitter @sisinerdtweets;
https://cybersafefoundation.org
Connect with me on LinkedIn @Fatimah Adelodun.