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I am cause we are, this was exact statement that kept me going and wanting to return back from every stage we submitted a task report.

Growth wasn’t clear to me before, (quite small confidence) but UBI pushed that confidence and audacious button in me to always go for what I believe I deserve and it is mine to have.

Consistence became a part of me coupled the fact that I multi tasked myself juggling between school, online degree, freelancing and this internship without my UGC Twitter influencer gigs.

This program hasn’t ended yet until I become A WORLD CLASS SOC ANALYST that every organization wants to have in their team to play a big role.

Who an I? I am the unstoppable BOY from zero knowledge to a detective mindset.

Cyber Core took me from someone who could find a bug to someone who could brief a board on one that shift is what actually opened the door to my GTBank internship. Four stages, one relentless breach, and I came out thinking like an analyst, not just an intern.

I have a lot to say but let me say this.. I didn’t have confidence going into this, yes I have the certificates, yes I have labs I’ve been working on, a lot of labs, but I lacked real world experience, and I needed to know how all of my knowledge work in an actual company, how I fit in.. this internship solved all of that and I’m eternally grateful

The internship taught me that cybersecurity is not about being right. It is about being defensible. Every claim must trace to a line of evidence. Every number must be verifiable. The programme did not just teach me skills, it taught me discipline. I am leaving with a different understanding of what it means to be an analyst.

This programme masterfully help me with deep technical forensics and strategic enterprise governance, pushing me to think like a security executive rather than just a technician. The hands-on laboratory environments, combined with real-world regulatory challenges, provided the exact operational intensity I needed to confidently specialize in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

Good, could be better.

The UBI internship does not teach you cybersecurity, it teaches you how to think like a practitioner. Every stage demanded evidence not opinions. I finished Phase 1 knowing how to read a log, trace an attack, write to a board and make a judgement call when the answer is not clean. It is the most practical training I have ever received.

Looking back, I realise this programme changed much more than my technical skills. It taught me how to think like a security professional: question assumptions, follow the evidence, defend my conclusions, and keep learning even when the work is difficult. I feel more confident than when I arrived, grateful to everyone who invested their time in helping us grow. Thank you for believing that excellence comes from discipline, curiosity, and integrity.

The UBI Internship gave me far more than technical cybersecurity skills. It challenged me to think critically, communicate professionally, and solve real-world security problems through hands-on projects. I leave the programme more confident, better prepared, and excited for the next stage of my cybersecurity journey.

This internship was a lot, came with so much test, challenges and all but at the end we finally completed it.

Be ready to learn fast. No one is coming to help except you.

My internship at UBI gave me hands-on experience with incident response, from identifying threats to report writing. I walked away with a much deeper understanding of how security operations actually work under pressure, and a genuine appreciation for the team that mentored me along the way.

UBI did a great job. I was tested to the core. At a point I became tired but whenever results were out and I see the graders feedback, it motivated me to work harder.

The Ubuntu Bridge Initiative gave me practical experience that went far beyond theory. Working through realistic incident response, digital forensics, and governance scenarios taught me how to investigate security incidents using evidence and communicate findings professionally. The programme significantly improved my confidence, technical skills, and understanding of real-world cybersecurity operations.

UBI has been one of the most practical cybersecurity learning experiences I’ve had. What stood out for me was how each stage pushed me beyond just theory and made me think like someone handling real security problems — from technical analysis to reporting and decision-making. I especially appreciated how the programme exposed me to different sides of cybersecurity, including web security, forensics, and governance, in a way that felt challenging but rewarding.

One of the biggest things I gained from UBI was confidence. Each stage forced me to dig deeper, pay attention to detail, and improve how I approach problems under pressure. It wasn’t always easy balancing the programme with school and other responsibilities, but that challenge also made the experience more valuable because it helped me grow in discipline, technical thinking, and communication.

I’m genuinely grateful for the opportunity to be part of the programme. UBI has played a big role in sharpening my interest in cybersecurity and giving me hands-on experience that feels relevant to real-world work. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone serious about building practical skills, learning how to think like a security professional, and being pushed to grow.

This programme didn't just teach me cybersecurity—it put me in the driver's seat of real-world investigations. From DFIR to GRC, every stage sharpened my instincts and built the practical confidence I'll carry into my career.

After completing my internship with CyBlack, UBI provided another valuable opportunity to deepen my cybersecurity experience. The internship challenged me with practical investigations, hands-on security tools, and real-world scenarios that sharpened my analytical thinking and incident investigation skills. It helped me develop the mindset of a true cybersecurity analyst, and I'm grateful to the UBI team for investing in my growth.

This programme challenged me to think beyond technical skills and develop an evidencebased approach to solving real cybersecurity problems. I'm grateful to the team for creating a practical learning experience that has strengthened my confidence and prepared me for the next step in my cybersecurity journey.

Before this programme, I had the curiosity and the drive, but I had no evidence that I could actually do the work. Today, I have both. I carried a real breach investigation from a single dismissed alert to a board-ready close. I reconstructed kill chains from raw forensic artefacts. I wrote the risk register, the breach notification to the regulator, the board memo, and the remediation roadmap. I learned that good incident response is not just about finding the threat - it is about documenting it clearly enough that a regulator and a board can act on it. I was humbled, tested, and pushed to become more than just a technical analyst. I am leaving with skills I can prove, confidence I earned the hard way, and a credential that actually means something. If you are willing to do the work, this programme will prepare you for the real world. No shortcuts. Just real growth.

Right now I'm ready to face any interview based on what I've gained during the training. The depth of the training hit different up to the extent that it causes sleepless night most time. and I believe the next face will now fully sharpen my knowledge and increase my confidence to HIGH and will enable me to contribute positively towards increasing the security posture of any organization in the future.

UBI has been the most practical and realistic cybersecurity cohort or bootcamp I've ever joined. Every stage challenged me to think, investigate and solve problems like a real cybersecurity professional rather than just learning theory. To be honest, I genuinely loved the experience, the community and the support from the team. I'm grateful to have been part of it and I would recommend UBI to anyone serious about building a career in cybersecurity.

This programme has been one of the most rewarding learning experiences I've had. It challenged me, stretched my thinking, and helped me grow both technically and professionally. The hands on investigations, detailed feedback, and supportive community made every challenge worthwhile. I'm genuinely grateful to have been part of this journey.

This is my best internship experience yet and for the first time, I did not feel scammed on a cybersecurity internship

Overall it has been a great experience to be in a room with so many great minds.

Everytime I see someone achieve something it re-ignites the flames in me to keep pushing and one day I'll also achieve great things too!

It is also very evident that UBI cares about its interns.

UBI treated me like a practitioner, not a student. The briefs were hard, the deadlines were real, and the feedback was honest. That combination is uncommon at this price point — which is zero. If you are serious about GRC or security in Africa, this programme belongs on your CV.

The program gave me the community and structure I needed to connect my academic studies with practical defensive security. The hands-on deliverables forced me to stop relying on AI and completely built up my confidence.

Ubuntu Bridge helped me go from learning alone to building real skills with people who actually care. I’m more focused, more skilled, and more hopeful about my tech career.

I'm just about 9-10 months into cybersecurity and this is my first internship. I feel more confidential in securing a cybersecurity job after the UBI internship and it sharpen my mind and knowledge in research, willingness to learn and listen to instructions more, delivering reports, and working with time.

UBI gave me practical experience that changed how I approach cybersecurity. I learned that good investigations are built on evidence, not assumptions. The feedback from the graders challenged me to improve, and I would be leaving the programme more skilled, confident than when I started.

An opportunity worth gold is given to me by UBI. My experience in was worst than my experience out at just stage 4. Further stages will surely mark me a hero. I appreciate UBI for their unwavering support at all angles. I read and investigate logs like a SOC analyst. I worked with web application security like a pentesting practitioner. I report, map controls and frameworks like a professional GRC Analyst. What else do I owe UBI than absolute appreciation. I am because we are.

This experience really helped in time management, I was joggling alot but still ensured I submitted. The trainings are really practical and it's great that we didn't learn theory. I loved it.

The Ubuntu Bridge Initiative cybersecurity internship gave me practical experience that strengthened my technical and analytical skills. The hands-on investigations, realistic challenges, and supportive community significantly increased my confidence to pursue a career in cybersecurity.

I’m happy and grateful to be in this programme, it helped build my confidence and being able to link everything I been learning so far in order to provide a solution

UBI’s cybersecurity internship has been a transformative learning experience. It helped me move beyond theoretical knowledge into practical cybersecurity skills through hands-on labs, security investigations, and real-world scenarios. The programme improved my confidence, technical abilities, and understanding of the cybersecurity field, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this journey.

Thank God for UBI in my life. You are my foundation. Thank you for the opportunity. I will always remember UBI and their impact

UBI has taken my confidence to the highest level it has ever been, I can confidently say that I can carry out any cybersecurity tasks , whether or not it is my niche. Before UBI, I wasn't like this, all the tasks I do revolves around my niche. Now, I am a well rounded cybersecurity professional.

Applying for this internship is one of the best decisions I've made this year. This experience has given me a far better practical understanding of cybersecurity than I thought I had before. I've gained more experience in areas of cybersecurity that involves real world scenarios.

The programme is a great learning experience that has improved my cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills. I gained valuable hands-on experience, learned from amazing mentors, and became more confident in handling security challenges.

Ubuntu Bridge transformed my approach to cybersecurity. It replaced theory with real-world investigations, strengthened my analytical thinking and gave me the confidence to pursue a career in DFIR.

The UBI Cybersecurity Internship gave me the opportunity to move beyond theory and apply my knowledge through practical cybersecurity tasks and realistic scenarios. The experience strengthened my skills, challenged me to keep improving and increased my confidence as I work towards becoming a SOC Analyst.

This programme was the catalyst I needed to transition from theory to practice. The hands-on, real-world attack scenarios and expert mentorship built my confidence and gave me the skills to pursue a career in cybersecurity. It's a demanding, but immensely rewarding experience.

UBI x T.R.A.N didn't just teach me theory, it put me through an actual incident start to finish and then made me defend it like I was standing in front of a real board. That's what built my confidence.

UBI completely bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world security. It pushed me past just reading code to actively hunting vulnerabilities and defending live environments under pressure.

UBI didn't just teach me cybersecurity. It taught me how to think through problems, document my findings, and keep learning even when things got difficult. I'm leaving the programme with more confidence, better skills, and a clearer direction for my career.

Ubuntu Bridge Initiative transformed the way I approach cybersecurity. The practical challenges, mentorship, and collaborative community helped me build real-world skills and prepared me for the next step in my career.

UBI taught me how to work under pressure and how to write reports that actually communicate not just technical skill but also the discipline to document and explain it clearly. That combination is what I'll carry into every role after this

The Ubuntu Bridge Initiative pushed me to produce real, board ready cybersecurity work risk registers, breach notifications, board memos under the same standards a working SOC analyst would face, not just the theory. Even after my laptop broke partway through and I had to finish the program on my phone, the structure and support from the team made it possible to keep going without lowering the bar on the work itself.

I came into this with very little. I knew security was what I wanted but I had no evidence of it and no real idea how to build any. This programme gave me four stages of actual investigation work I can point to and talk about. The tasks were harder than I expected and that is the thing I am most grateful for.

I came into UBI with three certifications and a home SOC lab I had built myself, thinking I already understood how to investigate an incident. Four stages later, I know the difference between reading a log line and understanding what it means.

The moment that changed how I think about this work happened in Stage 0. I was tracing a dismissed security ticket, closed with the note “probably nothing.” When I found the field that recorded who closed it, it named the same account the alert was about. The analyst had dismissed the alert on himself. No certification had taught me to look for that.

I finished the programme having been promoted to Cyber Core Associate, with a binding decision made on my specialisation: SOC Analysis. Not because it was the most impressive work across four stages, but because it is the work I kept returning to on my own, past the point where anyone was grading it.

When I joined the UBI Cybersecurity Internship, I honestly thought it would be beginner-friendly. Instead, it challenged me in ways I never expected. There were moments I felt overwhelmed, but looking back, I'm grateful I stayed. This programme didn't just teach me cybersecurity; it taught me how to think critically, question assumptions, follow evidence, and solve problems logically. It was demanding, but it pushed me beyond my comfort zone and made me a better learner. If you're willing to put in the work, UBI will stretch you in the best possible way.

Before UBI, I wasn't very confident in my abilities and wasn't sure if I could actually make it in cybersecurity.

It challenged me, taught me and gave me confidance to keep pursuing a career in cybersecurity.

My experience so far is one of learning, unlearning and re-learning. That's the workflow everyone should adopt.

UBI stretched me but gave me a glimpse into what I'm getting into. No rest for the wicked, haha 😂

The programme gave me something most beginner internships do not: the discipline of evidence. Not tools, not theory, not frameworks in the abstract, but the habit of tracing every claim back to a source and defending it. I came in as a beginner. I left knowing exactly where my gaps are and exactly what to do about them. That clarity is worth more than a certificate.

UBI internship is a program that will not only test your skills but also your resilience when faced with tough challenges at work. The projects and tasks will truly test what you know as a cybersecurity professional. At the end of each stage your mindset as a cybersecurity professional is refined.

This program taught me to look beyond the alerts and connect the evidence behind every attack. That experience changed how I see cybersecurity.

this was an incridible intrenship I had the oppurtunity to attending. it thought me a lot in the space of 5 weeks.

My UBI journey has been nothing short of inspiring.

I still remember almost not applying because I felt I wasn't ready for the challenge. I questioned whether I knew enough to survive the programme. Somehow, I took the leap, submitted my application, and was accepted.

During the orientation, I kept hearing, "This internship will stretch you." Deep down, I laughed and told myself, "You probably won't even make it through the first week." Yet here I am today, preparing to enter Stage 6. Looking back, I can only smile because this programme has shown me that growth begins where comfort ends.

There were moments I wanted to quit, especially during Stage 3. The tasks were demanding, and I genuinely wondered if I belonged. But every time I felt like giving up, I found encouragement from my fellow interns and the incredible UBI community. Their support reminded me why I started and gave me the strength to keep going.

Before joining UBI, I had about six months of cybersecurity learning. In just a few weeks, this internship accelerated my growth in ways I never imagined. I gained practical experience in incident response, threat hunting, log and evidence analysis, vulnerability assessment, security report writing, governance, and mapping adversary techniques to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework. More importantly, I learned how to think like a SOC analyst instead of simply learning cybersecurity concepts.

UBI is more than an internship. It is a place where potential is challenged, resilience is built, and careers begin to take shape.

I want to sincerely thank Quadri Omoloju, Somto Okoma, Benedicta, and the entire programme team. They were responsive, encouraging, and genuinely invested in our success. Yes, we saw a little shege along the way, but looking back, those challenges became part of the learning experience and helped us grow because they already know how things work in real time.

The webinars you put together and the resource persons you bring are top notch. The work materials you offer us is next to none.

Overall, this internship confirmed that cybersecurity is the right career for me. I now have stronger technical skills, greater confidence, and a clearer vision for my future. One of the most unexpected rewards was the relationships I built I learnt not just to add people on my LinkedIn, but forming genuine professional connections with mentors and fellow participants. For that, I am truly grateful. UBI… I am because we are! 👌

After my last project, I revisited a GRC project I’d done months back, applying everything I’d learned since. I noticed a few mistakes I’d made: I wrote a report for a board facing audience that was actually too technical, not board ready, and I hadn’t clearly tied it to financial impact, something the panel raised at the time. Looking back at it now shows me how much I’ve grown. The person I am today wouldn’t make that mistake again.

Coming into the cohort I had no idea what I was getting into. I was pressured but in a good way, I formed a new group of friends who actively look after one another and this platform shaped me in the best way possible.

I joined Ubuntu Bridge Initiative's Cohort 1 wanting to find out if I could actually do the work of a SOC analyst, and not just talk about it.

The Sankofa Digital investigation was where that got tested. I had to triage alerts, correlate logs across a SIEM, and map everything back to MITRE ATT&CK, then write it up as a proper incident report, the kind a stakeholder could actually read and act on.

By Stage 2 I was in web application security, working through SQL injection, XSS, SSRF, JWT issues, XXE, and scoring each finding with CVSS 3.1 in a full pentest report.

Stage 3 pushed even further, building STIX 2.1 IOC bundles and forensic reports straight from evidence , the same standard used in real threat intel work.

What stood out to me is that UBI didn't simplify the work to make beginner-friendly, they gave us the real complexity of the job and trusted us to rise to it.

That is what built my confidence to actually call myself a SOC analyst.

If you are considering applying to UBI, please come prepared and determined as you wont just learn concepts, but you will be able to prove you can do the job.

The Ubuntu Bridge Initiative Cybersecurity Internship provided a practical and challenging learning experience that helped me develop technical, analytical, and reporting skills across multiple areas of cybersecurity. The programme pushed me outside my comfort zone and strengthened my confidence in pursuing a career in SOC Analysis and Incident Response.

My experience with the Ubuntu Bridge Initiative (UBI) Internship Programme has been a remarkable journey of learning, growth, and transformation. When I started the programme, I had a strong interest in cybersecurity, but UBI provided the structure, practical exposure, and challenging experiences needed to turn that interest into a clearer career direction.

The programme went beyond theory by challenging us to investigate real world scenarios, analyse evidence, reconstruct incidents, and communicate findings professionally.

UBI Cohort 1 isn't just a training bootcamp; it is a live-fire simulation that tests your technical rigor and ethical judgment. Taking a breach from a single dismissed alert all the way to a board-ready executive defense memo transformed how I view Security Operations. Whatever you build next in your career, you build the habit here first.

The Ubuntu Bridge Initiative Cybersecurity Internship Programme provided me with a practical, hands-on learning experience that bridged the gap between theory and real-world cybersecurity practice. It strengthened my technical skills, improved my confidence, and reinforced my commitment to building a career as a SOC Analyst. I am grateful for the mentorship, structured curriculum, and supportive community that made this journey both challenging and rewarding.

Ubuntu Bridge Initiative has been one of the most impactful learning experiences of my cybersecurity journey. It challenged me to think beyond technical problem-solving by teaching me how to investigate methodically, communicate with evidence, and translate technical findings into business decisions. The structured progression of the stages, the constructive reviewer feedback, and the genuine support from the programme team created an environment that encouraged both technical excellence and professional growth. I completed the programme not only with stronger cybersecurity skills, but with greater confidence, discipline, and a clearer understanding of what it means to be a trusted cybersecurity professional. I would confidently recommend this programme to anyone who is willing to be challenged, committed to learning, and serious about building a career in cybersecurity.

Receiving a training from you is such a wonderful privilege. I have gained experience almost in all the cybersecurity fields just within 4 weeks. Thank you for this opportunity.

I joined UBI as a beginner in cybersecurity. At the time, I doubted myself and wasn't sure I would make it far in the program. Looking back now, reaching the advanced stage is something I'm truly proud of. UBI has shaped me in ways I never imagined.

When I first saw the UBI flyer, I knew it could be a turning point in my career, and it has exceeded my expectations. Although the weekly tasks are demanding, I always look forward to them because each week brings new opportunities to learn. In just two months, I've grown from simply hearing about log analysis to analyzing logs myself, and from knowing little about GRC to completing a full GRC project.

After the first phase, I returned to my PortSwigger course and immediately noticed how much easier the vulnerability labs became. That's when I realized that we truly learn best by doing, and UBI gave me that opportunity. The town hall sessions have also been incredibly insightful, making every session worth attending.

I'm grateful to be part of this career-changing initiative and sincerely appreciate everyone behind UBI for creating such an impactful learning experience.

This programme is a masterclass in breaking down the silos between deep technical security engineering and executive corporate governance. Moving progressively from hands-on host forensics and log triage directly into constructing enterprise risk registers, drafting statutory GDPR/NDPA notifications, and designing 30/60/90-day remediation roadmaps completely transformed my perspective. It forces you to stop looking at vulnerabilities in a vacuum and teaches you how to speak both root terminal and boardroom executive an indispensable skill set for any modern cybersecurity professional.

The Ubuntu Bridge Initiative cybersecurity internship has been a great learning experience. What stood out to me most was how practical and hands-on the program was. The training closely reflected real-world cybersecurity scenarios, which made it easier to understand how things work in an actual work environment. Throughout the internship, I gained valuable knowledge and practical skills that have strengthened my confidence and prepared me for future opportunities. I’m genuinely grateful for the experience and everything I learned along the way.