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Dstl looks to harness skills of STEM Returners in new recruitment drive

Homeland March 5, 2020

Dstl is welcoming ‘STEM Returners’ as part of its latest recruitment drive which seeks those returning to the field after long absences. The new recruitment drive from Dstl includes a collaboration with the STEM Returners organisation and aims to recruit those returning to their careers after a prolonged break. In partnership ...

Dstl invests in project teaching former personnel STEM skills

Homeland February 21, 2020

Dstl is leading a new initiative offering second career options to former personnel through STEM skills and military experience. The technical experience gained by veterans during their military service will pave the way for second careers, according to a new scheme run by Dstl which will fund STEM skills. The project ...

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 ...

QinetiQ acquires NSC for cyber training

Land February 12, 2020

QinetiQ has acquired NSC to deliver cyber training services as part of QinetiQ’s existing teams. NSC (Newman & Spurr Consultancy) will provide cyber training services across QinetiQ and retain its current management. It will be most closely associated with QinetiQ’s Cyber, Information & Training (CIT) business while offering pan-QinetiQ capability. The increased ...