{"id":4220,"date":"2020-07-28T13:43:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T13:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dotconnectafrica.org\/DCAAcademy\/?page_id=4220"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:56:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:56:40","slug":"cyber-security","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dotconnectafrica.org\/DCAAcademy\/cyber-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"653\">In today\u2019s digital world, protecting information is critical. DCA Academy\u2019s <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"349\">Cybersecurity training<\/strong><\/span> gives learners the skills to identify threats, secure networks, and manage risks effectively. 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