The Institute
A centre of excellence in cybersecurity, at the heart of Guinea
Training tomorrow’s professionals and securing today’s organizations: that is the dual mission of Skynet CyberAcademy.
Who we are
The first training institute accredited by ANSSI Guinea
Skynet CyberAcademy, the African Institute of Cybersecurity and Cyberdefence (IACD), is a centre of excellence in cybersecurity based in Conakry, Republic of Guinea.
As the first training institute accredited by Guinea’s National Information Systems Security Agency (ANSSI), we combine expert training with operational support for organizations: audit, consulting and incident response.
To become the African reference in cybersecurity and cyberdefence training and consulting, contributing to the digital sovereignty of Guinea and Africa.
Our mission
Five commitments to digital trust
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Train cybersecurity experts able to meet current and future challenges
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Protect the information systems of public and private organizations
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Raise awareness of digital risks among economic stakeholders
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Contribute to securing critical infrastructure
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Contribute to the development of a secure digital ecosystem in Guinea
Partnerships
Partners who raise our standards
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International partner — Morocco
- Joint teaching
- Certified instructors
- Validated training content
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Guinean universities
Leading national universities, public and private
- Partnership agreements being finalised
- Academic validation of the Master’s degree
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ANSSI Guinea
Accreditation
- The first training institute accredited by Guinea’s National Information Systems Security Agency
Why choose us?
Six reasons to trust us
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First accredited institute in Guinea
The first accredited institute specialising in cybersecurity and cyberdefence: unique local expertise and a deep understanding of the Guinean context.
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Dataprotect partnership
International standards, certified instructors and proven content, thanks to our Moroccan partner.
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Training + field work
Our trainers are also active audit and consulting practitioners.
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Recognised certifications
ADF Pro (forensics) and CompTIA CySA+ (threat analysis).
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Academic roots
Partnerships with Guinean universities for degree validation.
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Bilingual FR / EN approach
The ability to work with international partners: NGOs and donors.
Planning a training programme or need an audit?
Let’s talk about your cybersecurity challenges. Our team will get back to you promptly.