Beginner-friendly • Practical learning • Career-focused
Our Instructors
The Founder & CEO
David Akande
David Akande is a PNPT-certified penetration tester and cybersecurity educator, serving as the Founder and CEO of CyGuard Academy. With extensive hands-on experience in offensive security and cybersecurity training, he leads the academy with a strong commitment to practical, industry-aligned education and real-world skills development.
With a solid background in securing network, web, Active Directory, and enterprise IT environments, David has worked across diverse penetration testing and security assessment engagements, helping organizations uncover real-world vulnerabilities and strengthen their defensive posture against modern cyber threats.
David specializes in:
Vulnerability assessments and security testing
Network and web application penetration testing
Active Directory attack techniques
Red team–aligned penetration testing methodologies
His approach emphasizes real-world attack simulation, ethical testing practices, and professional security reporting.
Leadership at CyGuard Academy
As the founder of CyGuard Academy, David designs and delivers hands-on cybersecurity and penetration testing training programs. The academy’s bootcamps are structured to prepare learners for real-world security roles and industry-recognized certifications, including PNPT, OSCP-style engagements, and CompTIA Security+. Under his leadership, CyGuard Academy focuses on practical, job-ready cybersecurity skills rather than theory-heavy instruction.
David Akande's Vision
David Akande is committed to bridging the gap between cybersecurity theory and real-world practice. His work centers on building skilled, ethical, and industry-ready penetration testers capable of addressing today’s evolving security challenges.
CyGuard Academy Instructors
Isaiah Avweromre
Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)
Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT)
Isaiah is committed to practical cybersecurity education, focusing on helping learners develop the technical confidence and structured thinking required for professional security roles. He specializes in vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and application security, supporting organizations in identifying security weaknesses and strengthening their defenses against real-world cyber threats.
As an instructor at CyGuard Academy, Isaiah contributes to hands-on, industry-aligned training programs designed to equip learners with practical cybersecurity and penetration testing skills. His instruction emphasizes real-world scenarios, clear methodologies, and job-ready competencies.
Daramola David (Dræmond)
Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) credential from ISC2.
Practical Junior Penetration Tester (PJPT)
Daramola believes that modern systems must be designed with security as a core principle, not an add-on. His approach combines curiosity, precision, and forward-thinking design to build systems that are elegant, defensible, and future-ready in an increasingly connected world.
As an instructor at CyGuard Academy, Daramola contributes to hands-on training programs that emphasize secure development practices, real-world threat modeling, and operational resilience. His instruction helps learners understand how software systems move from concept to production while remaining secure under real-world conditions and business demands.
Begin Your Penetration Testing Training
Enroll in a structured penetration testing training program designed for skill development and certification preparation.
