{"id":30642,"date":"2025-10-22T10:11:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=30642"},"modified":"2025-10-22T10:11:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:11:56","slug":"nitda-online-cybersecurity-training-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/nitda-online-cybersecurity-training-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NITDA Online Cybersecurity Training 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with CISCO, is offering free enrollment opportunities for individuals interested in building a career in cybersecurity. This initiative is part of activities marking October Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aimed at promoting digital safety and empowering Nigerians with essential tech skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever wanted to understand how to protect systems, data, and online identities from cyber threats, this is the perfect chance to begin your journey. The online cybersecurity courses are designed for both beginners and tech enthusiasts, providing valuable knowledge and globally recognized training from CISCO experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of the NITDA Online Cybersecurity Training<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this initiative by NITDA in collaboration with CISCO, participants gain the opportunity to explore and develop valuable skills in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. 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