mentor
Umar Uzor
Head of Cyber Security
Retail group · Reading
I protect millions of customers from hackers. I'll teach your teen to think like a defender.
About Umar
I lead a team defending a major retailer from cyber attacks. I help curious, puzzle-loving teenagers discover one of the fastest-growing careers in the UK.
Ask me about
- 01How to become an ethical hacker (legally!)
- 02Cyber security apprenticeships and degrees
- 03Capture-the-flag competitions for teens
- 04Protecting yourself and your family online
- 05Certifications that actually matter
My story
I got into trouble at school for getting around the IT department's website blocks. A wise teacher signed me up for a cyber competition instead of a detention.
Cyber security needs people who think differently. Our community is full of them.
Curiosity plus ethics equals a career.
Education
BSc Computer Security
University of Reading
CISSP
(ISC)²
Trust & safety
Enhanced DBS check
Checked by the Naija Mentors team
Identity verified
Checked by the Naija Mentors team
References confirmed
Checked by the Naija Mentors team
Works with ages
11–13 · 14–16 · 17–18
Session length
45 minutes
Response time
within a day
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