Cybersecurity Talent Gap Discussion with Confidence Staveley

I am so thrilled to welcome THE Confidence Staveley to this week's discussion.

Known as the most celebrated and recognized female leader in the African cybersecurity space, Confidence is a multiple award-winner. She is the founder and Executive Director of CyberSafe foundation and an official member of the Forbes Technology Council.

So join the chat as Confidence and I share thoughts on the significance and value of cybersecurity in Africa today.

Key Points:

❖ Confidence gives a brief but wholesome introduction about herself [01:06]

❖ "Africa is taking technology in without cybersecurity and that's like putting a 12-year-old in a Mercedes without showing him the brakes" says Confidence as she speaks about the importance of cyber security in the 21st century. [03:58]

❖ Confidence gives a rating on the statistics of cyber talents in Africa. [07:41]

❖ Story-time: Confidence narrates how and why she started CyberSafe . [14:58]

❖ We talk about the deficit of cyber talents in Africa due to the current "Japa" trend, more prominent in Nigeria. [24:53]

❖ "Both sides bring value" Confidence posits, giving an interesting take on the Experience vs Certification debate. [29:31]

❖ Confidence gives candid advice to newbies interested in

joining the cyber community. [33:17]

❖ Bonus Question: What would you be doing if it wasn't cyber security? [41:49]

❖ Confidence gives a closing note by sharing her personal mantra. [45:50]

Index: Nigerian slang/words used

• Japa- to "flee”. This is a current trend where Africans leave their home country to first world countries for better lives and opportunities.

• Amala- Yam/Cassava-flour meal

Press play to listen to the thrilling conversation

Connect with my guest, Confidence Stavely on Linkedin @Confidence Staveley; Twitter @sisinerdtweets; https://cybersafefoundation.org

Connect with me on LinkedIn @Fatimah Adelodun.