Africa’s New Cybersecurity Pipeline

In this episode, the hosts discuss the growing importance of cybersecurity training in Africa, highlighting initiatives aimed at bolstering the ranks of cybersecurity professionals on the continent. They explore the economic implications of these efforts, the rising cybercrime rates, and the potential for Africa to become a significant player in the global cybersecurity landscape. The conversation emphasizes the need for investment in education and infrastructure to support this growth and the importance of retaining talent within Africa. Article: Cybersecurity Training in Africa Aims to Bolster Professionals' Ranks https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/cybersecurity-training-africa-professionals-ranks?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExeU5QanpldmYzNnZzNTBmNgEeSdoFEHD7kyYmM3xU7u85RovkyflVBA9PLzFrgTtdxbs27u4TnWvobe2nLSw_aem_iaMf6r41FbqvzJseoz94WQ Please LISTEN 🎧 LIKE 👍🏿 and SHARE ❤️ Thanks! Socials: Website - www.ramcyber.io Heroes Media Group: https://www.heroesmediagroup.com/shows/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Audio - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/id1542479181 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theothersideofthefirewall7511 ReppedFLIX - https://lnkd.in/eVis2CbS WDJY 99.1 FM: https://www.wdjyfm.com/ TuneIn: https://lnkd.in/e2crcZU8 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556539026086 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theothersideofthefw X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/Ask_a_CISSP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanwilliams683 Medium - https://medium.com/@ryanwilliamssenior Subscribe to LinkedIn Newsletter - https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7172626552545865728 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-other-side-of-the-firewall/ Ryan on Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, and Threads - @ryrysecurityguy Chris on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisabacon/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Africa's Role 00:55 Cybersecurity Training Initiatives in Africa 02:38 Economic Implications of Cybersecurity in Africa 04:46 The Importance of Retaining Talent in Africa 07:04 Future Prospects for Africa's Cybersecurity Landscape 08:58 Conclusion and Call to Action #cybersecurity #africa #training