Hey everyone, Day 3 done! The FinTech role that excites me most is Tech & Development — especially the cybersecurity side of it, where I can help defend FinTech systems from threats. I want to be part of this industry because people completely rely on these digital financial systems for their salaries, savings, and security, and I want to help protect what they trust. Over the next 90 days, I’m going to focus on developing my cloud security skills, strengthening my Blue Team/SOC abilities, and building the skills needed to contribute effectively to defending the FinTech space. Bonus Community Challenge: I believe the next big innovation in FinTech will be AI-driven fraud detection and prevention systems, as the cybersecurity landscape is shifting from traditional, manual methods to more autonomous and intelligent technologies. With AI’s ability to analyze massive amounts of financial data in real time, identify unusual patterns, and respond instantly to potential threats, FinTech companies can greatly strengthen their security. This level of automation will not only reduce human error, but also help protect users’ money and trust on a much larger scale

Hi everyone, day 2 done!! Today I challenged myself to do a 20-minute workout. I was initially hesitant about doing this as I thought working out for 20 minutes would drain me completely. But then my mind told me that if I don't try to push myself out of my comfort zone, I would never know what my full potential is. No one in the world can help you more than you can help yourself. You are the one who can change your future. This is what I have learned from today's activity. None of us is perfect, but all of us can succeed in life if we keep pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones and testing our potential. The most important thing to remember is that God only helps those who help themselves. So we should do our best, stay consistent, and trust God's plan! As for today's bonus community challenge: The one thing I've always been compromising on has been my physical health. I've always been so busy with studies and things, as a result, I never gave my health the attention it deserved. But now I have realized that, as @James Govey had said, to have a stable and successful career, it is very important that we balance all of the areas of life together. So I have decided that I will consistently work out every day, even if it is just for 15 minutes, because consistency and patience are the key to success!

Hello everyone 😊! My name is Aaliya Khalil. I am a recent Cybersecurity graduate based in the UAE. I am passionate about applying my knowledge in a real-world environment, learning from seasoned professionals in the industry, and hence defending the digital world from threats. I am also passionate about developing the skills needed for this career path and continuously learning through hands-on practice. I am thankful to the Global Careers Group team for considering me eligible to join the 7-day Challenge. I hope to develop skills such as discipline, self-awareness, mental strength, and time management, which will help me become career-ready. I am excited to participate in this challenge, learn new skills, engage with the community, and learn from everyone here! Through today’s task, I have been able to determine my career goals, the things that hold me back, and ways to overcome them. This exercise helped me gain clarity about who I am, what I want to achieve in my career and life, and how I can become a better version of myself by addressing these obstacles.

Hi everyone! I’m Zubair. a Software Engineering graduate based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. I’m passionate about cybersecurity especially areas like SOC analysis and threat intelligence. I love solving problems, learning new tools, and staying curious about how technology can be made safer for everyone. What drives me is the idea of building a career where I can continuously grow, take on real challenges, and contribute to something meaningful. Through this challenge, I’m hoping to sharpen my career direction, build confidence in my skills, and take actionable steps toward landing a role in cybersecurity. Looking forward to the journey and all the learning ahead!

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