CySec Professionals Ltd and the Cyber Resilience Centre to provide career support for veterans

CySec Professionals Ltd has joined forces with the North West Cyber Resilience Centre to provide opportunity and career support to military veterans, law enforcement veterans and local cyber security graduates.

CySec Professionals Ltd has targeted the delivery of between £360,000 and £560,000 of social value to the North West of England from its initial intake commencing in October 2021.

Following recent announcements from the newly formed UK Cyber Security Council, CySec Professionals Ltd has commenced alignment of its academy programmes to the newly identified 16 Specialisms in Cyber Security.

At the same time, it has commenced the provision of opportunity and career support to military and law enforcement veterans seeking a second career, as well as cyber security graduates seeking to enter the profession through the provision of its “Cyber Security Generalist” training programme.

In total, an initial 12 individuals will undertake 6 industry-recognised certified courses, including 3 NCSC Certified Training courses selected to ensure the knowledge and skills required for a fulfilling career in cyber security are achieved. Individuals will also receive 12 months of professional body membership and 12 months of access to over 200 technical and non-technical self-paced eLearning courses to aid in continuous professional development post-programme completion.

Commenting on the initiative, Steven Cockcroft, Owner of CySec Professionals Ltd, stated:

“As a North West based business, CySec Professionals Ltd is proud to commence the initiative with the North West Cyber Resilience Centre and strengthen what is already a very positive and productive partnership."

"Both parties are passionate about cybersecurity and the provision of assistance to current and future cyber security professionals, as well as the provision of assistance organisations to strengthen their cyber security risk management arrangements."

"Through our global partnerships, we can provide solutions that not only enable us to provide education and opportunity to individuals but also allow us to add to and strengthen the rich pool of talent that exists in the North West."

"That we are, at the same time, able to create so much social value for the region is simply the icing on top of the cake. Programmes to support SMEs in the region are already in planning. Through our existing global partnerships, we look forward to extending the provision of career support and creating social value throughout the UK and beyond.”

Neil Jones, Managing Director at the Cyber Resilience Centre for the North West, added:

"We are delighted to be working with CySec Professionals on this groundbreaking initiative. The Cyber Security Generalist training programme will significantly enhance the skills of those who help to protect our communities from online crime."

"Upskilling veterans, students and police officers who work with the North West Cyber Resilience Centre and within Greater Manchester Police's Cybercrime Unit, with industry recognised and NCSC accredited training can only enhance the reputation of the region. This is a great example of our commitment to socially responsible partnerships with the local business community."