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Consider cybersecurity "Cloud Security to be precise".

If you want a tech path that’s unlikely to be a “dead lane,” consider cloud security engineering. Demand and pay are strong, see this overview: https://areeblog.com/cloud-security-engineer-salary-landscape-in-2025/ , and because every company is moving to the cloud, security skills stay relevant.

Practical learning path you can follow (using the MTN Skills Academy free resources you mentioned):

1. Foundations: Linux basics, networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing), and basic cybersecurity concepts (confidentiality, integrity, availability).
2. Cloud fundamentals: pick one major cloud (AWS or Azure are great choices) and learn core services (compute, storage, networking, IAM).
3. Scripting & automation: Python and basic bash; automate small tasks and write scripts to parse logs and manage cloud resources.
4. DevOps & IaC: Git, CI/CD concepts, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or ARM/Bicep). Security and automation go hand-in-hand.
5. Containers & orchestration: Docker and Kubernetes basics, since many cloud workloads run in containers.
6. Cloud security specifics: identity & access management, encryption, network security, logging/monitoring, threat detection, CSPM/CWPP concepts, and secure architecture patterns.
7. Hands-on practice: labs, capture-the-flag exercises, and a small portfolio project (e.g., secure a simple web app on cloud with IaC, monitoring, and automated alerts).
8. Certifications (optional but helpful): start with foundational certs (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or cloud associate certs) then move to cloud-security-focused certs (AWS/Azure security certifications).
9. Soft skills & job prep: write clear docs, practice explaining security tradeoffs, contribute to small projects, and prepare practical interview stories.

Because you already have free access to MTN Skills Academy, prioritize courses that give labs or cloud sandbox access. Use the article I linked for salary & market context, then follow the steps above to build a concrete 6–12 month plan you can stick to.