#CyBlack2026

We are on a mission to build the next generation of Black and African Cybersecurity Talent.

[#CyBlack2026 @Cyblackorg]

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Join cybersecurity professionals, industry leaders, innovators, and the next generation of talent as we come together to explore solutions to tomorrow’s cyber challenges.

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[#CyBlack2026 @Cyblackorg]

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[Based On Believe @chukwupg]

Day 54 - Build Log

Today, I spent 2+ hours on a call with my team members at @Cyblackorg Internship, working through and troubleshooting some blockers we encountered in our Cloud Security task.

We had to involve our mentor and admin to shed some light on the challenge. The fix is not yet completely documented so I will hold-on sharing it for now.

Overall, it was a productive session. Sometimes the real learning happens when you have to sit with a problem, test different approaches, troubleshoot together, and figure out what’s actually going wrong and how to workaround/fix it.

Lesson: not every session ends with everything solved immediately, but every blocker teaches you something.

Still building, troubleshooting, and learning along the way.

#Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #LearningInPublic #BuildInPublic #CyBlack

[Chino @callistus_chino]

Last Saturday, we wrapped the @Cyblackorg CTI Sprint, putting CTI theory into hands-on practice.

I deployed OpenCTI, integrated AlienVault OTX, troubleshot the CTI infrastructure & worked with my team on threat analysis using the Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK.

[CyberSissy @CyberSistar]

Started Sprint 2 this week @CyBlackOrg on Cloud Security

I worked on creating users/groups, managing access, and assigning RBAC roles using Azure Portal, PowerShell and CLI.

I am so exicited putting Azure security concepts into practice.
@ireteeh @TemitopeSobulo @segoslavia

[#CyBlack2026 @Cyblackorg]

Small actions. Stronger security. 🔐

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, stay alert, strengthen your habits, and make it harder for cyber threats to get through.

Don’t make it easy for them. 🛡️

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberSecurity #CyberAwareness #CyBlack

[Cybarik @CybarikGlobal]

Registration for our JANUARY 2027 cohort is open!

Over 3 months, we will provide you with the necessary theoretical knowledge and hands on practical learnings that will prepare you for the Cybersecurity job market.

Sign up today 👇🏾
https://t.co/Ne339SqNCO

[Dr Iretioluwa Akerele @ireteeh]

One year after joining CyBlack bootcamp, she is starting a new role as an Identity and Access Management Analyst ❤️✨

CyBlack >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Coach Tharisky 👨‍💻🎭 @thariskyjohn]

I thought this thing would have left my head but Omo, e no gree comot at all 😂🥲

Last night I had a “potential mentor” meeting for the CCF SOC Accelerator bootcamp with a Cybersec expert.
We introduced ourselves. Solid babe. Calm energy.

Then she drops it:
“I know you. You interviewed me for Cyblack internship in 2024.”

Omor, I froze. I no remember anything.
I had to open my mailbox to look the 2024 meeting details.
I also found her X DM she sent after she got accepted, with my response “I’m rooting for you.”

This lady has soared!!.
In two years she has done things that if she never told me herself, I would have sworn we never met.

Then the memories started hitting.
I remember sitting in front of that PC in my former workspace that afternoon.
- I saw the name “Oly babe”
- She turned on her camera.
- Computer Science student.
- Talking freely about the intersection of CS and Cybersec.
- Talking about what she wanted to squeeze out of that internship.
- Talking like somebody who already knew she wasn’t going to stay average.

Most importantly, the “I am not the regular student” energy aura was around her that day
The same energy I used to see in myself and my people back in FUTA.
Real recognizes Real.

Then the question landed heavy:
What if I had mishandled her that day?
What if I wasn’t sensitive enough?
What if I had looked at her and said “Cyblack is not for someone like you”?

- I would have been the person who failed at his duty.
- I would have been the person who slowed down what could have been.
- I would have said NO to one of the people who is now showing up in her full capacity for CCF and the students coming behind.
God forbid.
For a fact, I am always going to be rooting for you “Oly Baby”

One thing i think everybody should hold on to is that This thing is bigger than us sometimes.
We just have to stay open.
The person in front of you today might one day return and show you that the small thing you did years ago actually mattered. And that reminder can reconnect you to your original “why.”

Also, if you are student studying cybersecurity or you know one, let them know this bootcamp is for them
Follow @ccfairfuta for more information

[redacted @thatboringbro]

one of the things I love about cybersecurity!

I found a bug in the latest docker release of OpenCTI - a widely used threat intelligence platform by cybersecurity professionals worldwide and submitted a github issue to help the team fix it. 👾

@FiligranHQ #ThreatIntel

[#CyBlack2026 @Cyblackorg]

@HalimatAdepegba @ireteeh Thank you for your service🙏🏾

[LUV.PLEEMAH❤️🦋 @HalimatAdepegba]

My first time getting a volunteer certificate, kinda shyy 😂

Thank you @Cyblackorg @ireteeh

[Dr Iretioluwa Akerele @ireteeh]

It’s not late to get a Cybersecurity job this year. Keep grinding, showing up and putting in the work. It will pay off soon ❤️

[#CyBlack2026 @Cyblackorg]

Yesterday, we welcomed a new cohort into the CyBlack Internship Programme. 🎉

We’re excited to see them learn, grow, and build the skills for successful careers in cybersecurity.

Here’s to new beginnings and endless possibilities! 🚀

#CyBlack #Cybersecurity #Internship

[Dr Iretioluwa Akerele @ireteeh]

And so it begins……

CyBlack September 2026 Internship 💙💪

@amina_olajire 👏👏👏👏👏

[Based On Believe @chukwupg]

Day 32 - Build Log

Today I attended the onboarding session for my internship at @Cyblackorg

We were welcomed into the program and introduced to the structure, expectations, and what it takes to get the most out of the experience. It was also valuable hearing from alumni who shared their journeys and practical advice on collaboration and being effective team players.

One key message I took from the session was the importance of pulling your weight, being active, contributing meaningfully, and bringing your existing skills into your assigned team to achieve shared goals. Another important reminder was to stay humble enough to learn, but confident enough to contribute what you already know.

It was a great session, and I’m genuinely excited to begin this phase of the journey and documenting my experience.
#Cybersecurity #Internship #LearningInPublic #Teamwork #InfoSec #DocumentingMyJourney

[Gina_clinton (Musei) 👩🏽‍💻 @Ginaclinton2]

Day 1 onboarding session of my @Cyblackorg Internship 🤭

Guest speakers, alumni & co-founders shared valuable nuggets.

Biggest takeaway: Don’t compare your journey. Keep learning, get practical, and don’t underestimate where you’re coming from.
@ireteeh @amina_olajire
#cyber

[Maryam Shuiabu Aliyu @Cyberhijabitech]

When it's few minutes for the session to start that's when my baby will start crying 😭😭

Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve @ireteeh @Xymbiz @Cyblackorg

[Ekanem Glory @EkanemGlor77256]

Your first job doesn't have to be your final career.

I used to feel stuck doing manual app testing, thinking I wasn't gaining the right skills.

Thanks to @amina_olajire @Cyblackorg for showing how to re-examine our current experience and see how it connects to cybersecurity.

[#CyBlack2026 @Cyblackorg]

@stanzarich24 @ireteeh Congratulations 🎉🎉

[Stanza Rich @stanzarich24]

I’ve been accepted into the CyBlack Cybersecurity Internship.

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the community. @Cyblackorg @ireteeh