Sycom Academy

Simple truth… backups are boring - until the day they save you.

⚡ Flash of the Day: World Backup Day

On World Backup Day, the message is simple:
if your data isn’t backed up, it’s already at risk.

Companies don’t panic during attacks because they were hacked…
they panic because they have nothing to restore.

One ransomware hit, one accidental delete, one system failure, and years of work can disappear in seconds.

The reality check:
A backup you’ve never tested is just hope.

What actually matters:
Backup regularly.
Keep copies offline.
Test your recovery like your business depends on it, because it does.

Don’t wait for a breach to find out the hard way.

Follow Sycom Integrated Solutions for your daily flash, real lessons, no noise.

Flash of the Day: When Ransomware Shut Down a City

In 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack hit fast and hard.

Entry point?
A known Windows vulnerability. No fancy trick. Just unpatched systems.

What happened?
Hospitals across the UK’s National Health Service were crippled.
Appointments cancelled. Ambulances diverted. Critical services offline.

The damage?
Millions lost. Operations disrupted nationwide. Lives indirectly put at risk.

The real lesson?
This wasn’t a sophisticated breach. It was a missed basic.

Patch your systems.
Don’t ignore updates.
Assume attackers are faster than your processes.

Most organisations don’t fall because of complexity… they fall because of neglect.

Follow Sycom Integrated Solutions for your daily flash - sharp, real, and straight to the point.

Can’t make it to our main cities? No problem! 🌍

We’re also launching a Global CISSP Masterclass, open to cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Wherever you’re learning from, you’ll be part of the same supportive, focused community.

Sign up here: https://sycom.academy/isc2/cissp-masterclass/

London, here we come 🥂

Our first-ever CISSP Masterclass cohort in London kicks off this March, and we’re excited to build something meaningful with the local cybersecurity community.

If the CISSP has been on your list, now’s the time to join the journey.

https://sycom.academy/isc2/cissp-masterclass/

Built for professionals shaping decisions in the capital.

🔗 https://sycom.academy/isc2/cissp-masterclass/

Abuja sets the tone. Calm, focused, and intentional.

The ISC2 CISSP Masterclass is launching in Abuja, bringing professionals together in a learning environment built on clarity, collaboration, and long-term growth.

If CISSP is on your path, this is your moment to step forward: https://sycom.academy/isc2/cissp-masterclass/

Lagos is many cultures, many voices, one unstoppable energy 🌍

The ISC2 CISSP Masterclass is landing in Lagos, creating a shared learning space for professionals who want to sharpen their skills and move forward together.

If CISSP is your next step, sign up and grow with a community that reflects the city itself.

🔗 https://sycom.academy/isc2/cissp-masterclass/

We’ve been waiting to share this one.
The applications were inspiring. The decisions were tough.

Our Sycom Academy Scholarship 2026 winners are 🎉:

Michael Oluseye
Clement Asamoah
Jefter Tokomere
Wesley Makova
Brandy Sitiya
Chike Geoffrey Nwibe
Khadijah Rashid
Opeyemi Samson
Alshimaa Mohammed
Sindile Chipo Mnisi
Ropafadzo Nhapata
Anslem Lamai
Lawrence Njobo
Faith Mate
Rowida Arebi
Michael Dendere
Kanza Bayad
Vivian Eyuwoko
Tanyaradzwa T Mushonga
Ahmad Lawan Ahmad

Here’s to learning, growth, and supporting one another every step of the way. Cheers 🙌