Who We Are

CyberM8 is a cybersecurity skills development programme developed by BizM8 in collaboration with Abuti Rams Consultancy (ARC) and Bakone Development Agency. The programme was established in 2017 aimed at addressing the minimal cybersecurity knowledge and explore the best practices amongst youth by empowering them with relevant cybersecurity skills.

What We Do

CyberM8 features a series of several interventions which further seeks to expose participants to opportunities within cyber security and ICT industry at large. Principal to the implementation of this programme is the mass public awareness and participation within cyber security and ICT sector at large. This will be done in a form of capacity building workshops within one province in South African rural and township communities.

Our Objectives

The key objectives of the programme are to:

Enhancing User Awareness and Education: Educating users and raising awareness about cybersecurity threats, best practices, and policies are crucial objectives. CyberM8 develops training programs, conducts workshops, and promotes a culture of cybersecurity awareness among internet users.
Business and Employment Opportunities: Exposing out-of-school youth to employment and business opportunities within the cybersecurity sector; and
Collaboration and Information Sharing: In today’s interconnected world, collaboration and information sharing among organisations and cybersecurity professionals are essential objectives. CyberM8 seeks to foster partnerships, participating in information-sharing networks, and contributing to the collective knowledge and defense against evolving cyber threats.

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