• Glody Kabamba works as a SOC analyst at Rawbank after training at Orange Digital Center.
• He completed multiple online and in-person programs in cybersecurity and IT.
• His goal is to earn top certifications and take on senior cybersecurity roles.

Congolese professional Glody Kabamba is currently a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst at Rawbank in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he monitors, detects, and responds to security incidents to protect the institution’s information systems and data.

He holds a computer science degree earned in 2024 from the University of Kinshasa, with a specialization in information systems and cybersecurity. His studies provided a foundation in programming, databases, networks, and systems analysis, guiding him early toward cybersecurity careers.

Before joining Orange Digital Center programs, Kabamba finished university without professional experience in the digital sector. He wanted to build a solid career in cybersecurity and become a reference in the field. He said he hoped to join a major institution, such as Orange or Rawbank, to apply his skills, take on technological challenges, and contribute to securing information systems.

Kabamba learned about Orange Digital Center training through friends. He saw it as an opportunity to deepen his interest in cybersecurity while benefiting from the support of a recognized training structure.

In February 2025, he joined the ODC and completed several programs through September, including Google Cybersecurity, AWS re/Start, and IT Support. All were conducted under a partnership between ODC and the online training platform Coursera established in April 2024.

He said the cybersecurity and IT Support tracks were mainly online, which required strong autonomy. The AWS re/Start program stood out with in-person sessions supervised by a coach who regularly supported participants.

On the coach’s advice, Kabamba began posting his projects on LinkedIn to showcase his skills to recruiters. This visibility helped him enter the job market. In October 2025, Rawbank’s security department contacted him and offered him his first cybersecurity position, which he accepted as a SOC analyst.

After earning his certifications, he received additional offers, including from Huawei for a potential collaboration and from the Mining Cadastre for consulting work.

Kabamba sees his certifications not as an endpoint but as a starting point toward deeper expertise. His next goals include earning international credentials such as CISSP and CEH, along with advancing to roles with greater responsibility in shaping and managing advanced security strategies.

In the long term, he aims to become a recognized cybersecurity expert and contribute to protecting critical infrastructure in the Democratic Republic of Congo and internationally.