Confidence Staveley

"Cybersecurity is not a needle in tech, it is a whole field with different areas and fields."

"Building a successful career in cybersecurity is a marathon and not a sprint."

"I looked around for the most unfamiliar elective and just to ensure I am constantly challenging myself."

"I’ll say Nigeria is still a far cry from where we should be in terms of cybersecurity awareness."

"We have just short stints of interventions; we don’t have very strong communications around cyber issues."

"Acknowledge the fact that your gender can never be in the way of anything you want to achieve and you can achieve whatever you want to achieve, as long as you put your mind in, because the same mind a man has is the same mind you have."

"Don’t be afraid to go after your dreams. Sometimes, it may require courage to pursue what you want, but the minute you determine in your heart that you want something and you put in the work, you will achieve it."

"My focus has always been to shut out the noise and ensure that my talent is undeniable. There is no bone of mediocrity in me, only excellence."

"Every day, I strive to amplify my purpose, by sharing my knowledge and showcasing what is achievable through dedication and action."

"There are lots of challenges I have faced but I have chosen to always look at them from a positive lens and drown out the negativity, so I don’t fall into a perpetual victim state.""

"You truly must be passionate about the field of cybersecurity to be able to put in months or even years of work to gain the knowledge required to break in and stay.""

"Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field. Stay curious and committed to continuous learning, which will keep you thriving and fresh.""

"Believe in Yourself! Confidence is key (pun intended). Trust in your abilities and don’t let doubts hold you back."

"I am keen to see how emerging technologies like Artificial General Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and blockchain technology will shape and shake things up in the field of cybersecurity."

"Nigeria is still a far cry from where we should be in terms of cybersecurity awareness.""

"There’s been no better time to be a woman and interested in tech than now.""