Confidence Staveley
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Multi-Award Winning #Cybersecurity Leader & Int’l Speaker. Founder @cybersafehq,@merklefence & @aicyberinsights | Author - API Security for White Hat Hackers.
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Joined June 2009
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….It’s in my hands…over one year of hard work! It’s in my hands!!!! . Pre order yours!
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The thing about reading a lot is that you don’t realize how much you know until you’re thrust in situations where just that residual knowledge saves you or makes you sound genuise.
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When a member of my team is getting married on a weekday, I drop the work….and rock up !!!!
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What breaks my heart the most about this issue is that even with video evidence of domestic violence, all this thrash is being said. What if there wasn’t?. When did paying school fees and feeding children become mission impossible for women?. Walk down your street and ask Iya
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Cybersecurity Woman of the World! . Godddddddddddddddd
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I asked Layi to get Anil to sign up on GNCC and the conversation that ensued will crack you up! 🤣
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Face card of the evening because cybersecurity skills and beauty, cohabit here !
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Put your oxygen mask on first before helping others.
First daughter to first daughter.
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Cybersecurity has taken me places…it will take you too!
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My flight to Toronto was on Tuesday 13th September, but even at 1:30pm on that date, I didn’t have my visa stamped or passport returned yet…plus I was in Abuja but scheduled to fly from Lagos. One day, I’ll share the story of the many miracles that made that trip possible.
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I just received this phishing email and it’s one of the best I’ve ever received. Some of my frequently taught principles/knowledge points saved me and I’ll be sharing them on this thread even before I begin to do more in-depth analysis. #Thread
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We won! We won!! We won!!!. I was announced Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, second time in a row all the way in Las Vegas! . Thank you so much for your votes & kind words of support, I deeply appreciate. I’m still soaking in the moment, so pardon me for not having enough words.
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It just hit me that I’d built an organization so reputable and globally recognized that the White House included us in it’s Fact Sheet. Somebody Pinch Me!!!!!.
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Touch down San Francisco….ready to speak at Google’s HQ tomorrow morning 💃🏻
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Any stock Nancy Pelosi buys, I buy. Whatever stock she sells, I dump immediately. 😂.
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Boredom is the best gift to give your children, take those screens away! . The day I realized making sure my child is bored is a parenting hack to hone his creativity, I unlocked something amazing.
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Normal English vs Cybersecurity Speak!. Next time you use #cybersecurity jargon (when not speaking to industry colleagues ONLY) and assume everyone will understand what you're saying. think again.
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I’m crying on this train for no reason and the lady by my side must think something bad has happened to me but I was just overwhelmed with gratitude to God. God is really making a name for himself with my life cos I can’t explain half the good stuff that’s happening now.
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Off to share the UN WOMEN side event stage with Microsoft’s Vice-President, a Rwandan Regulator Cybersecurity Auditor and a University of Oxford founding Director of the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre.
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Please if you’re starting out your career in #Cybersecurity, you have no business studying for CISSP. You’ll get no real value. That cert is for people with 5+ years of industry experience. Please focus on entry level generic certs (ISC2 CC, Security +, etc) and certs for.
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Ahead of my official Inauguration scheduled to take place in February at the House of Lords, UK Parliament, I am announcing my appointment as Global Ambassador to represent the United States at the Global Council for Responsible AI. As the Global Ambassador for the US, I will
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Stage ready! . I promise you’re not hallucinating and I’m not impersonating Confidence Staveley 😂 …I recently paid the barber a visit.
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I am thrilled to announce that i have been accepted into Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs, and technology executives. @ForbesTechCncl . Cheers to reading my expert insights on 😉
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We’re cybersecurity professionals…. What did I miss? If you’re a cybersecurity professional, please add yours. 😂 . I’m a sisi that’s also a nerd #sisinerd . #tech #techhumour #cybersecurity
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All I’ve written in this tweet, still doesn’t fully capture how I feel right now…because what a way to enter the International Women in Cyber Day!. Last night, in the beautiful Ardoe Castle in Aberdeen, I was announced the inaugural Cybersecurity Woman of the World Award winner!
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This thread is dedicated to the gardener of my life…A man like you NEVER has to say “I’m the man of this house”. Respect is my natural response to this depth of love in action and words. I HONOUR YOU MR. STAVELEY. Hard babe, hard babe, see as I dey cry for plane 😂.
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I said hello to a random guy on a plane when I landed Milan,didn’t know his company manages an investment portfolio of billions of dollars. Now I’m on a call discussing job opportunities for @cybersafehq talents to intern remotely for an incredibly diverse and global company💃🏻.
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I literally had my mouth ajar when I saw this…. Cyber Security Hub named me one of the top 25 leaders in cyber security 2024, alongside other professionals I deeply admire and respect. Interestingly I have collaborated with or built a relationship with almost all the women on
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In less than a year,this mother of two went from being a high school teacher to getting her first job in cybersecurity. Modupe Oladiran's story is one of determination, sacrifice & tenacity. All women need is a little help to fly in cybersecurity,and they will do it.
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I finally accepted a vCISO offer, I officially now work 3 jobs 😂. My time is clogged and very tightly managed but it’s one of the happiest times in my life. Did I also mention I’m 0.5 close to finally weighing below 70kg again? 💃🏻 When I get to 65kg, it’s over for you all 😂.
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I won….wow!!!!. Woman of the Year: Technology and Innovation! 💃🏻 . Thank you @HerconomybyAGS . I deeply appreciate this massive recognition. Thanks to my dear friend, Justina, for coming through on short notice to represent me, so well. Video credit: @bellanaija
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Friend 1:.Paid my $1000 per month rent for 6 months while I was in school. My scholarship fund was being delayed. Traveled to my state to be my bridesmaid while she was 5 months pregnant. Friend 2:.Bridesmaids dresses had arrived the night before the wedding and didn’t fit for 8.
What is the sweetest thing your friend or friend group has done for you ? . Share your friendship stories that’ll make us wish that we had friends like yours. #Iswispodcast.
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I did go for marriage counseling but nothing is as comprehensive in preparing you for marriage like marriage itself. Plus women get such a good head start to be good wives. My mum was literally nagging me to instill virtues she believed a good wife should have, but who is.
@JulezJakez Do people still go for marriage counselling? Cos I think topics like this should have been addressed before marriage.
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With love from Geneva. Yesterday was so busy, taking a picture didn’t even cross my mind. 😂
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…The moment I was presented with the @isc2 Global Achievement Award! 💃 . Clar (CEO of ISC2) passed the vibe check with flying colours !
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Off to make a presentation at the World Bank HQ in DC. I’ll be speaking on Training Women To Succeed As Cybersecurity Professionals: The Case of CyberGirls Fellowship in Africa. My outfit is a joke compared to the knowledge I’ll be sharing 💃🏻
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I won it! 💃🏻 Top 40 Thought Leader 2024!!!. I’ll share the full news, let me soak this in first! 💃🏻 💃🏻 💃🏻
Now this is what I respect …recognition that I earn, not one I pay for. I don’t know if I’ll make Top 40 but being top 150 globally based on merit is a big deal 💃🏻 Congratulations to me and fingers crossed on making Top 40.
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I don’t talk about this but I’m finally willing to share today, ladies LISTEN. There are men who helped me expecting nothing, e.g all my degrees were gotten on scholarship because I helped a powerful man sort out a small computing issue and a conversation ensued thereafter.
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My EA knows her job please!!! . I arrived San Francisco to see this in my mailbox…a custom made schedule for me. 🫡
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It’s finally here, the announcement you’ve been itching to hear! 😂 I’ve been working on this for months now and I’m so happy to finally announce this new expression of myself, to the world.
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Happy New Year and welcome to 2024! . I wish you and yours, the best year yet!. I’m mindful that courage is like a door, the handle is on the inside not the outside. This year I step forward to use the “courage” handle. While at it, I’ll give NOTHING the permission to break my
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Maybe CCSP next…but not before I end this habit of writing major certs with just one week of prep.
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Oops!. Error code 404. We can’t seem to find the body you’re looking for.
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I initially shied away from doing videos like this but going forward, I’ll push myself to make and share more of them. Why should the bad people be loud and good people quiet ? . Why is it okay for fraudsters to share their lifestyle videos and recruit people to the bad side of
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Apparently 5 CyberGirls were selected by ITU to go for this training in Germany. 3 CyberGirls from Nigeria, 1 from Ghana and 1 from Kenya. I’m so proud of you all ; Vera, Omolara, Awinbun, Uzoma and Judy 💃🏻
Even in far away Germany for a short course, CyberGirls always represent! . CyberGirls is more than a fellowship, it’s a sisterhood, an identity, an impetus and a life long community of women rewriting what’s possible in the cybersecurity industry. Vera and Omolara, I’m so proud
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YouTube is highly underrated for learning. That’s a free university!!!.
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When I choose to speak for free, I pick a stage that can’t pay me but I’ll make huge impact on. Yesterday I had the honour of speaking to over 500 students of the Google Developer Students Clubs in LASU. I spoke on Secure Coding Principles for the Proactive Dev. They paid
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Last year when I won the ISC2 Global achievement award, I found out it was Clar who nominated me. She is the CEO of ISC2, the world’s leading member association for cybersecurity professionals. It was such a delight to reconnect ! #RSAC2024
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We wonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn…OMG!!!! . Thanks SANS. Thanks Hacker Valley Media . Thanks to you all who voted tirelessly! . I deeply appreciate.
The People’s Champion of the Year Award 🌐 goes to the person whose social media presence provides valuable resources and connections for others in the field. This year's Community Winner is @sisinerdtweets! We appreciate your contributions. Congratulations!. #SANSDMA
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Unapologetically ambitious…never shrinking…taking up space!
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Nairobi !!!! . I can’t wait to meet CyberGirls in Kenya 💃🏻
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If a person or organization chooses to ignore my emails for years and all of a sudden sees how valuable my work is and wants to work with me…I will immediately begin to respond enthusiastically too. There is too much urgency and passion for the change my team and I want to.
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Cyber criminals are using LinkedIn announcements to farm and target new victims. This man’s business lost $43,000 to scammers through a business email compromise attack that started off with a LinkedIn announcement by his new accountant hire.
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Few months ago, a CyberGirl in Zimbabwe, who didn’t have a BSc, applied to a university in the UK to study for an MSc in cybersecurity. To show she qualified for the masters, she provided her CyberGirls course transcripts. Guess what? She was accepted into the program. I knew.
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Google HQ, been there, done that, spoken there, added to list of past speaking clients 💃🏻 . Very engaged audience, lots of questions and great feedback ! Thank you God!!! . Now I can sleep like a baby!
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As a proud friend, allow me to reintroduce my baby gyal… Please meet Dr. Iretioluwa Akerele. It’s with blood, tears and sweat that we have completed our PhD today…so please, under no circumstance should that Dr. prefix be omitted when referring to her. I’m the enforcer of
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the check-in counter too late to check-in my main suitcase,i could still run off to the boarding gate with just my hand luggage and have my presentation outfit in there. I tell all my mentees, IF family is important to you, WHO YOU MARRY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CAREER DECISION.
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I just got 4 CyberGirls placed in remote dollar paying roles 💃🏻
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The way I’m preparing for my talk at Google’s office in California, you’ll think I’ve never done public speaking before. 😂 . I will do my own part and God will help me over deliver!.
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@TheNsikanEssien Likeeeeee…it’s not today women have been quietly providing and we know it. That’s why I cited that example but everybody feigns ignorance online.
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For some time, I’ve committed to serving as a connoisseur of cybersecurity opportunities & capacity building in Africa. So,for cybersecurity awareness month, I have teamed up with industry friends to support 1000 people to get trained for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate.
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The WorldBank reports that women make up only 9% of the cybersecurity workforce in Africa. For this reason, collaborations that lead to the employment of young women in cybersecurity positions will always delight me.
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Mercy Chinwo, when are we doing this again? 💃🏻 . All praises, with no reservation goes to THE ONE who lifts my head! . May I never wear any apparel too precious for me to lay in humble adoration to HIM. May no crown on my head be too important to bow to HIM…Forever!
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If you’re using OPay please be very careful. There’s a phishing email currently targeting @OPay_NG customers, clicking on the link in the email immediately installs malware on your computer. I’ll do a video or a more elaborate post soon.
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It would be an understatement to say that I am overjoyed to learn that I am one of the finalists of the prestigious Cybersecurity Woman of the World Edition Award!!! This recognition will be celebrated in highly distinguished gala event set to take place at the magnificent Ardoe
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It's raining recognition for me. I'm absolutely in awe and humbled by it all. I have been announced by ISC2 as one of the winners of its prestigious Global Achievement Award. I was nominated and won in the ISC2 CEO Award category. The Global Achievement Awards program by ISC2
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After 4 years of doing this incredibly important and globally successful program, we’ve had to come to a difficult decision. Here’s an update on the CyberGirls Fellowship, an initiative of @cybersafehq . #Cybersecurity #CyberGirls #InformationSecurity
Tomorrow, I’ll be sharing the hardest announcement and most painful news I’ve ever had to break.
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Congratulations Catherine Kamau from Kenya , on being the overall best graduating fellow of the CyberGirls Fellowship class of 2022!!!
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Starting my day at @cybersafehq Lagos Office. Super excited to be part of a documentary by our biggest funding partner and looking forward to speaking to girls at a secondary school. 💃🏻 . Packed calendar, jet lagged but absolutely happy woman pictured below 👇🏽
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My Gen Z colleagues will not kill me 🤣 . This Out of office notice almost gave me a panic attack!
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Dear Girl,.I hope you know you can be something more than “pretty”. I hope you know you can offer more than your looks. I hope you know you are capable of learning that new skill. I hope you know you can reinvent yourself even after that failure or misstep. I just hope you.
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Build relationships . Build relationships . Build relationships . Build relationships . Build relationships.
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FAQ: How do I apply for CyberGirls?. The answer to the above question is contained in this video. It’s also important to note the following requirements:. - Applicant must be within the age of 18-28years old.- Have a passion for and looking to start a career in cybersecurity
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Last month, I won the @HerconomybyAGS Woman of the Year: Innovation and Technology award, but missed attending the gala because of an unforeseen emergency. The award was received on my behalf by my friend @justina_oha , who I’m super thankful to. But is it a coincidence that
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Applications for CyberGirls 4.0 is now Open! . Are you 18-28 years old? Are you a young woman passionate about and looking to start a career in #cybersecurity ? Do you live in an African country? If the answer to all three questions is yes, please visit
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In July of 2022, (ISC)2 announced a program to deliver 1 Million Certified in Cybersecurity (1MCC) exams for free. These exams, and self-paced education to support the exam, will be given globally, with at least 50% being delivered to groups underrepresented in the cybersecurity
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I can’t wait to be able to pay tuition fees of and quietly sponsor educational pursuits of more people than I already am. From my mind to God’s ears!.
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I had a great time speaking at the Student Google Dev Community Meeting in LASU! . The hall was packed full and absolutely worth my time. A student (Daniel) won a paper back copy of my book, currently selling for $43.
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This is my mum-in-love’s WhatsApp dp right now. If you ask her what API means, she doesn’t know and that doesn’t matter either. Her focus is that, her daughter wrote a book, so she will carry it on her head. God bless her loving heart!
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Aso-Oke will ALWAYS be a hit! .Neutrals will ALWAYS be me!.Less will ALWAYS be more!
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During my recent trip to Washington DC, I had the pleasure of being invited to the The World Bank HQ, to speak at an internal meeting on how @cybersafehq is training women to succeed as cybersecurity professionals through our CyberGirls Fellowship initiative. Really excited to
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I don't have Congratulations fatigue yet, I promise🤣. Last week, I was announced as one of 9 @securitymag's 2024 Women in Security honorees. According to Security Magazine, ". This year, we celebrate nine extraordinary women in security who have shaped their organizations,
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Taking the @TEDxLagosng stage in one of my favorite LadyMaker dresses! . As a person who’s becoming more and more a minimalist, getting me to wear something with a cocktail of patterns and textures is hard!!!! I made an exception for this outstanding, truly Nigerian artwork. I
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I’m really tired but very fulfilled…thank you God for a successful CyberGirls Orientation event, physically in Kenya and virtually with participants from 22 countries. I’ll need a full thread to thank everyone and every organization that helped us pull this off.
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Wrapping up the month with a bang—I’ll be delivering a one-hour keynote at Google’s headquarters in California! Can’t believe this is happening!
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What a huge success this was!. Thank you GAC Motors Nigeria for hosting us. 💃🏻
My Africa Book Launch is Today!!! 💃🏻 . Join us via music
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A CyberGirl alumna discovered a vulnerability while filling out an application form to a University. She responsibly disclosed it to the school with a well put together vulnerability report…the school gave her a scholarship!. Proud, is understating how I feel right now!
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