The Victor Akinode Initiatives
@VAInitiatives
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Building Careers. Changing Lives. With 2,000+ learners trained, we help you go from "Zero Knowledge" to Cybersecurity, AI Expert through mentorship & community.
Joined November 2025
We are excited to finally open our doors to a community built on mentorship, growth, and opportunity. At VAI, we believe that with the right guidance, every young person can rise, grow, and transform their future.
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If you’re new to cloud security, consider checking these free resources.
Here are 10 FREE platforms/resources to learn cloud security. All are truly free to start and suitable for beginners to intermediate learners. 1. Google Cloud Skills – Cloud Security Training – A broad set of free learning paths and hands-on labs for Google Cloud, including
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Here are 10 FREE platforms/resources to learn cloud security. All are truly free to start and suitable for beginners to intermediate learners. 1. Google Cloud Skills – Cloud Security Training – A broad set of free learning paths and hands-on labs for Google Cloud, including
cloud.google.com
Grow your Google Cloud skills with hands-on training on Google Skills.
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Gemini powering Siri?? Apple device users, what's your take on this? Yay or Nay?
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Cybersecurity jobs you've probably not heard of. (Episode 4)
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We still keep the ball rolling.☄️ DAY 31 OF 100 DAYS CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE WITH @VictorAkinode
https://t.co/9zlWMBBIi3
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JUST IN: OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI. CEO Sam Altman says OpenClaw will transition into a foundation as an open-source project, with continued support from OpenAI. Big move for open source and AI development. What do you think this means for the future
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Yesterday was a blast!🔥🔥 We had our webinar yesterday and it was themed: How to get your first paying cybersecurity job. @AdewaleAdeife2 our guest speaker, did exceptionally well, especially as he kicked off the session by sharing his real-life journey into cybersecurity and
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DAY 29 OF 100 DAYS OF CYBERSECURITY CHALLENGE https://t.co/03Cdqnc8ax Don't forget to drop a comment on what you learnt or what you'd like to learn next.
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Happy to be one of the 50+ contributors to the AI CYBER MAGAZINE. I consider this a privilege, many thanks to @Sisinerd and the entire @aicybermagazine team. If you’re yet to read this, please do not hesitate to!
The Winter 2026 Issue of @aicybermagazine is live! Dive in to read; - insights from 50+ Contributors - an exclusive interview with Alissa Abdullah, PhD, Mastercard's deputy CSO - the first edition of our expert panels - the first collaborative article in AI Cyber Magazine -
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The much awaited D-day is finally here. Join us at 6pm WAT, and let's get you kickstarted in getting your first cybersecurity job. Use the link below to join https://t.co/ifPZWltE14
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Breaking into cybersecurity can feel overwhelming especially when every job listing asks for experience. So how do you position yourself to land your first paying role?
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To join, click on this link to join our community: https://t.co/4NMExsunJt The zoom link will be shared there. If you’re serious about getting your first cybersecurity job then this is a conversation you shouldn’t miss.
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This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn
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• Skills that increase your chances of getting hired • Clear, practical steps you can start applying immediately Featuring: @VictorAkinode - Host @AdewaleAdeife2 - Guest Speaker Francisca Umejesi - Moderator Date: 13th February, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM WAT Live on Zoom
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At The Victor Akinode Initiatives, we’re hosting a practical session where we’ll break down what actually works beyond certifications and theory. In this webinar, we’ll discuss: • What hiring managers really look for • How to position yourself without prior job experience
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Breaking into cybersecurity can feel overwhelming especially when every job listing asks for experience. So how do you position yourself to land your first paying role?
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AI is the fastest way to learn security storytelling. After every lab: Ask AI to turn your work into: A client report An executive summary A detection rule explanation Why? Because real cybersecurity work is 50% communication. Actionable step: Take one lab. Write a one-page
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DAY 24/100: Identity and Access Management (IAM) IAM sits at the core of cybersecurity because it manages access control @VictorAkinode @VAInitiatives
#100DaysCybersecurityChallenge #100DaysWithVictorAkinode #100DaysWithVA #100DaysWithVAI
#100DaysCybersecuritywithVA
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Key takeaway: Authentication ≠ trust. Access control failures are usually authorization failures, and design decisions matter more than just tools. @VAInitiatives
https://t.co/9griniC0QN
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