@iLabAfrica Honors First Penetration Testing Graduates of the Year

@iLabAfrica Honors First Penetration Testing Graduates of the Year

Cybersecurity
“There's no silver bullet with cybersecurity; a layered defense is the only viable option.” —James Scott.  The field of cybersecurity welcomed a new wave of skilled professionals as the first cohort of the year earned their Certificate in Penetration Testing. This milestone marked a crucial step for the graduates as they set out to become ethical hackers and security specialists. The graduating class included individuals from diverse backgrounds, from IT professionals and career changers to recent graduates eager to make an impact. The course provided hands-on training in real-world security testing, equipping students with the skills to identify vulnerabilities and assess system resilience. The primary objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of system hardening measures and offer strategic recommendations to mitigate security risks. Designed as a beginner-friendly program, the curriculum…
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Transforming Numbers into Narratives

Transforming Numbers into Narratives

Data Science
‘Irrespective of the career or degree you will take, it is important to understand how to harness information from data.’-Dr. John Olukuru. (Photo : Kevin Ngumu) The global big data analytics market is experiencing rapid growth, rising from a valuation of USD 307.51 billion in 2023 to a projected USD 348.21 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 924.39 billion by 2032, according to Fortune Business. As organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, the demand for skilled data officers has doubled. To bridge this gap, @iLabAfrica’s Data Science department launched the 2025 Certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization (CDAV) program with its first-ever orientation, led by Dr. John Olukuru, Head of Data Science and Analytics, aimed to equip students with essential digital literacy skills while fostering engagement among…
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