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Immersive Labs partners with Women in Cyber Academy to encourage more women to enter the sector

Homeland March 13, 2020

The Women in Cyber Academy has partnered with Immersive Labs to encourage more women to consider careers in cybersecurity. The Women in Cyber Academy is hoping to encourage more women to enter into cybersecurity and provide them with support through their collaboration with Immersive Labs. TechTalent Academy’s ‘Women In Cyber Academy ...

The Open University and Cisco team up to launch Cyber Security Operations microcredential

Homeland February 19, 2020

Cisco and The Open University have launched a new microcredential in Cyber Security Operations available online. The Cyber Security Operations microcredential is designed to fill the skills gap within the industry and help professionals looking to improve their skills. Using up-to-date experience from the internationally recognised Cisco CCNA Cyber Security Operations ...

DCMS report reveals growth in UK cybersecurity industry

Homeland February 6, 2020

A new report from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has revealed that the UK cybersecurity sector has grown to £8.3billion. According to the report, the UK cybersecurity industry is worth £8.3billion following a growth of 44% in the number of active firms since 2017. The sector has ...

Government introduces IoT security strategy

Homeland January 30, 2020

Digital Minister Matt Warman has announced new measures aiming to improve IoT security ahead of increased use. The new strategy for IoT security has been developed with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and aims to encourage manufacturers to design devices with security in mind. Research suggests there will be 75 ...