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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 ...

First trainees graduate from Navy Accelerated Apprenticeship Scheme

Maritime February 11, 2020

The first group of personnel have completed the Accelerated Apprenticeship Scheme for Air Engineering within the Royal Navy. The first group of trainees in the Navy’s Accelerated Apprenticeship Scheme for Air engineering graduated with qualifications at an event at HMS Sultan. The ceremony also saw the first full class of Air ...

The Mercian Regiment trains with inflatable wall system

Homeland January 31, 2020

Wiltshire-based Mercian Regiment has been using an inflatable wall system to create an urban environment during training exercises. The inflatable wall system was delivered to 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment for use in training exercises at the Wiltshire base. The system, known as the Inflatable Walls Training System (IWTS), consists of ...