How to Hack the Cybersecurity Job Market in Nigeria

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The current state of cybersecurity jobs in Nigeria highlights a critical gap: financial organizations lack cyber experts despite an abundance of qualified professionals seeking employment. This disconnect stems from outsourcing, lack of awareness, and insufficient investment in local talent.

You Should Know:

1. Essential Cybersecurity Skills for Nigerian Job Seekers

To stand out, Nigerian cybersecurity professionals should master:

  • Linux Security Commands:
    Check open ports 
sudo netstat -tuln

Monitor system logs 
sudo tail -f /var/log/auth.log

Harden SSH security 
sudo nano /etc/ssh/sshd_config 
(Set PermitRootLogin no, PasswordAuthentication no)

  • Windows Security Auditing:

    Check active network connections 
netstat -ano

Enable Windows Defender logging 
Set-MpPreference -EnableControlledFolderAccess Enabled

2. Building a Cybersecurity Portfolio

  • Practice Ethical Hacking: Use platforms like Hack The Box or TryHackMe.
  • Contribute to Open-Source Security Tools:
    Clone and run Snort (IDS) 
git clone https://github.com/snort3/snort3.git 
cd snort3 
./configure_cmake.sh

3. Automating Security Checks

  • Bash Script for Vulnerability Scanning:
    !/bin/bash 
echo "Scanning for open ports..." 
nmap -sV -T4 target.com </li>
</ul>

<p>echo "Checking for weak passwords..." 
hydra -L users.txt -P passwords.txt ssh://target.com

    4. Networking for Cybersecurity Jobs

    • LinkedIn Outreach Script:
      Subject: Collaboration on Cybersecurity Awareness 
Hi [bash], 
I noticed your work in [bash]’s security team. As a GRC Analyst, I’d love to discuss how we can strengthen Nigeria’s cyber resilience. 
Best, 
[Your Name]

    Prediction:

    If Nigeria does not prioritize cybersecurity hiring and education, financial institutions will face increased breaches, leading to regulatory fines and loss of public trust.

    What Undercode Say:

    The cybersecurity job crisis in Nigeria reflects a global trend where organizations undervalue prevention until a breach occurs. To bridge the gap:
    – Advocate for mandatory cybersecurity roles in banks.
    – Upskill with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and AI-driven threat detection.
    – Leverage Linux-based security tools like Kali Linux for penetration testing.

     Install Kali tools on Ubuntu 
sudo apt update && sudo apt install kali-tools-top10

    Expected Output:

    A workforce equipped with hands-on cybersecurity skills, proactive policies, and a shift from reactive to preventive security measures.

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    References:

    Reported By: Adesola Oguntimehin – Hackers Feeds
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