RDSF ICT AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING
He holds a bachelors of engineering in Electrical Electronic Engineering from the Nigerian Defense Academy, Kaduna and an MSc in National Security, and War Course , National Defense University Islamabad, post graduate diploma in Computer Security, University of Liverpool. Admiral Ibrahim served in various capacities during his career, amongst which are Weapon Engineering Officer onboard many Nigerian Navy ships, Training Officer II Armed Forces Simulation Centre, and Commanding Officer of Weapon Electrical Engineering School Sapele.
The speaker, Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim (DSS).
One of the core charity activities of the Foundation is to sponsor skills acquisition programmes aimed at developing entrepreneurial, employable, and leadership skills amongst young people. The first edition was held in 2015 when the Foundation sponsored 13 undergraduates to a 5-day skill-up program organized by a Human Resources company called The Workplace in Lagos, Nigeria. Subsequently, the Foundation has organized other ICT and soft skills trainings at various tertiary institutions across the country.
He was also Head of Nigerian Mission Control, National Emergency Management Agency, General Manager of Yard Services Naval Dockyard, Deputy Director of ICT Naval Headquarters, Admiral Superintendent of Naval Shipyard Limited, the Admiral Superintendent Naval Dockyard Limited, and currently the Managing Director, of Admiralty Maritime Services Ltd. Admiral Ibrahim has over 20 years of IT experience. He is an IT hobbyist and holds certification in Seven Domains of Cybersecurity, A+ Certification, SSCP, and Project Management and he is a certified ethical hacker and programmer. Course outline:
On the 22nd of July 2023, the Foundation organized the 9th edition of its series of webinars. The topic was Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and the guest speaker was Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim. Unlike previous webinars where participants were made to join the training virtually, the Foundation took a step further to enhance participation by making it a hybrid session with physical centers at five tertiary institutions across the country. The onsite venues were the University of Ilorin, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Ekiti State University, University of Uyo, and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba. The speaker, Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim (DSS) born on 12 April 1970, was enlisted into the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1989 and subsequently commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant in 1994.
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Concept of Cybersecurity Unique Attributes of Cyberspace Human Convergence in Cyberspace The Threat Spectrum The Basics of Cybersecurity Threat to Cybersecurity Staying safe and making it safe for others Cybersecurity as a Business Opportunity Career path
This webinar had over 408 live participants with positive feedback. The training was appropriate and practically delivered by the speaker. If you would like to watch the webinar or share it with others, please visit our YouTube channel at Rehoboth Dream Solid Foundation.
R D Prof Michael Nnamseh, Department of Business Administration, University of Uyo. A special guest at the July 2023 training on cybersecurity.
THINKING ALOUD | ISSUE 23 | JUL - SEP 2023
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