Praise Peter Ayuba

Carried by God | First Class Graduate, BSc in Cyber Security | Public Speaker | Building a Global Community of Cybersecurity Enthusiasts | Dr. @ireteeh’s mentee

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

Finally putting some of my Cisco Networking Academy certificates together here.
There's moreee!

~ Introduction to Cybersecurity (May 2024)
~ Networking Basics (June 2024)
~ Cyber Threat Management (Today)!!! Proudly sponsored by my instructor and mentor, Dr. @ireteeh! 🤭❤️

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

Woohoo! 🤭

[Dr Iretioluwa Akerele @ireteeh]

It has been a pleasure supporting the Apex cohort over the past year ✨

I want to take a moment to spotlight some amazing mentees who have stood out in different ways and made their mark on the Apex community.

Collaboration Champion – @RootHawk_
Everybody’s Friend – @SecYusf
Most Active Mentees on LinkedIn – @ko_ceeherself @thepraisee_ @Becca_cyber @LoyaMichael_
Funniest Mentees – @emeraald @morak013

It has been wonderful being part of your journey, witnessing your growth, and seeing the impact you made within the Apex community 👏👏👏

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

@ireteeh @RootHawk_ @SecYusf It’s been an honor to be supported by you, Dr.
Thank you for all that you are and all that you do. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Dr Iretioluwa Akerele @ireteeh]

It has been a pleasure supporting the Apex cohort over the past year ✨

I want to take a moment to spotlight some amazing mentees who have stood out in different ways and made their mark on the Apex community.

Collaboration Champion – @RootHawk_
Everybody’s Friend – @SecYusf
Most Active Mentees on LinkedIn – @ko_ceeherself @thepraisee_ @Becca_cyber @LoyaMichael_
Funniest Mentees – @emeraald @morak013

It has been wonderful being part of your journey, witnessing your growth, and seeing the impact you made within the Apex community 👏👏👏

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

From the love letter that made my morning a year ago to the lessons, and beautiful connections, it’s been quite a journey.

And being recognised as one of the most active on LinkedIn? I guess all that showing up paid off 😂

Dr. @ireteeh, thank you for investing in our growth. ❤️

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

I received my love letter from Dr. @ireteeh herself!

My heart is so full.
I didn’t post when I got the interview message because I wanted to get in first and I did 😭

My interviewers were so lovely and this is the beginning of something beautiful 🤭!

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@ireteeh Oh noooo 😭😭😭

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

I’ve checked Slack every single day for the past year, so out of habit, I opened it today as usual, only to see that I’d been signed out of the APEX community.

I completely forgot I’d been kicked out. 😭

Oh, Dr. @ireteeh whyyyyyy! 😭

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

31 days, 31 tips. They only work if you keep doing them.

Check links.
Lock your phone.
Use unique passwords.
Turn on MFA.
Update your devices.
Think before you share.

Cybersecurity is a habit, not a one-time decision.

#CyberSecurityAwareness

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

@ireteeh Thank youuu, Dr.!
You are such a gift to us and we’re so grateful! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Dr Iretioluwa Akerele @ireteeh]

Last November, I started a Cybersecurity Mentorship Program for 50 mentees. Today, I’m proud to share that 48 of them have successfully completed the cohort ✨

While we celebrate this milestone, we will keep the memory of the 49th person alive ❤️

Over the past year, here’s how I supported these mentees and invested in their growth 👇🏾

Created a structured learning pathway to help them build a strong foundation and deepen their knowledge of Cybersecurity.

Fostered collaboration and teamwork through group projects, peer learning, and engaging discussions.

Provided internet data and laptops to some mentees to remove barriers and make their learning journey a little easier.

Created opportunities for diverse learning experiences, including public speaking, book reviews, and cybersecurity knowledge-sharing sessions.

Recommended mentees for job opportunities

Encouraged meaningful connections and lifelong friendships within the community.

Connected them with dedicated facilitators who shared their time, knowledge and experience.

Supported their career development through CV reviews, interview preparation, skills gap analysis and practical guidance.

Held regular group and one-on-one sessions to provide guidance, answer questions, and offer clarity whenever needed.

Celebrated every milestone and win in our “Congratulations” Slack channel 🎉

This mentorship took a lot from me, but seeing the growth, transformation, and progress of these mentees has made every investment worthwhile.

It has been a rewarding journey, and I’m grateful to everyone who contributed to making it a success.

As today marks the end of the 2025/26 cohort, a new cohort will begin tomorrow ✨

I’m excited to begin another chapter, meet my new mentees, and support them as they take bold steps towards achieving their cybersecurity goals.

To the graduating mentees, I am proud of your growth and I wish you success in your endeavors 💪

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

@Thomas__ekemini Yup yup. ❤️

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

What’s a security control?

It’s a safeguard that helps reduce risk.

Examples:
Passwords & MFA
Firewalls
Security procedures
Locked server rooms

Different controls protect against different risks. No single control stops everything.

#cybersecurityawareness

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Your personal information doesn’t stop being valuable when you leave the internet.

Old receipts, discarded delivery labels, photocopies of IDs and printed bank statements can expose personal details.

Protect your information online AND offline.

#cybersecurityawareness

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For example, a security tool might flag a suspicious email.

An employee needs to recognise the warning signs, and the organisation needs a clear process for reporting it.

All three work together to make security stronger.

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Cybersecurity needs more than computers!

People: Those who make decisions and use the systems.

Processes: The rules and steps everyone should follow.

Technology: The tools that help protect information.

#cybersecurityawareness

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Remember: threat is what could cause harm, vulnerability is the weakness, and risk is the likelihood and impact of harm.

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

They sound alike, but they don’t mean the same thing!

Let’s use your email account:

A scammer wants to access it. That’s the threat.

Your password is weak. That’s the vulnerability.

The possibility of the scammer getting in and stealing your information? That’s the risk.

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HR handles staff records.
Finance handles payments.
Everyone uses email and shares files.

One careless click or fake payment request can put an organisation at risk.

Protect information, verify unusual requests and report suspicious activity.

We all have a role!

[Praise Peter Ayuba @thepraisee_]

@PArannilewa I need this info too. 😫 Please, if they update you, update me. 🤲🏾

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Always remember that a QR code is simply a way to open a link.

It doesn't guarantee that the link is safe.

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QR codes can be risky too!

You see a QR code on a poster, scan it with your phone, and a website opens. Simple, right?

But here's something many people don't know: a QR code can take you to a fake or dangerous website.