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Attah Sossa
Cyber Security Analyst
15 Oct, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Every device, app and account you use is a possible target. Phishing, weak passwords, unpatched software and misconfigured systems are still the most common ways attackers get in. They are also some of the easiest weaknesses to fix once you know what to look for.
This beginner-friendly masterclass introduces the fundamentals of cybersecurity from a defender’s point of view. You’ll learn how attackers think, which threats matter most today, and how to reduce your attack surface by hardening a system step by step. You’ll leave with a practical checklist you can use on your own laptop, server or cloud account straight away.
What you’ll learn
- The core security concepts: confidentiality, integrity and availability (the CIA triad)
- The most common threats today, including phishing, malware, ransomware, credential attacks and social engineering
- How to use basic threat modelling to find what needs protecting and where you’re exposed
- System hardening essentials: patching, strong authentication and MFA, least privilege, firewalls, and disabling unused services
- A first look at cloud security and emerging AI security risks
- Career paths into defensive security and how to get started
Who should attend
- Complete beginners curious about cybersecurity
- Software engineers, data professionals and IT staff who want to build more secure systems
- Students and career switchers exploring a path into cybersecurity
- Anyone who wants to protect their personal devices and accounts better
What to bring: A laptop and a curious mind. You don’t need any prior security experience.
About the Speaker
Attah Sosah, Cybersecurity Professional
Attah is a cybersecurity professional who focuses on defensive security. His interests include system hardening, threat modelling, cloud security and AI security. He’s passionate about helping people understand where their systems are vulnerable and building practical defences that protect people, data and organisations.
