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Our regularly updated CyberNorth blog, featuring cyber security sector insights, advice, digital discussion and thought leadership.
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These posts are regularly updated and feature a mixture of posts from team CyberNorth and cluster community members. If you’d like to write a guest blog – get in touch via hello@cybernorth.biz
Monthly Threat Update: North East Economic & Cyber Crime
Welcome to the Monthly Threat Update (MTU) from NEROCU. Thisdocument provides an overview of Economic and Cyber crime trendswithin the North East and UK. This document contains July 2025 data with a forward outlook. Monthly Threat Update RECCCDownload
From the CISO’s Desk: Reflections on the FCA Cyber Coordination Group Insights 2024
The FCA’s Cyber Coordination Group (CCG) Insights 2024 captures a year’s worth of honest discussion and practical lessons from across the UK financial sector. CyberNorth's Lead for Cyber & FInTech, Jon Holden, gives his thoughts on the report and why he...
Aspire celebrates record-breaking year surpassing £50m revenue milestone two years early
EBITDA rose by a third and revenue by more than a quarter, driven by investment in new technology and exceptional customer service. Founded in 2006, Gateshead-based Aspire Technology Solutions is one of the UK’s leading providers of managed IT, cyber security, and...
CyberFirst Bursary – Applications Opening September!
The CyberFirst Bursary Programme is returning, and expanding, for the 2026 academic year! Applications open in September 2025 - students from all backgrounds, with an interest in technology and cyber, are encouraged to apply. £4,000 per year tax-free 8+ weeks of paid...
From My Desk at CyberNorth: CAF v4.0 Changes the Game
As the Cyber Assessment Framework v4.0 is released, CyberNorth's Lead for Cyber & FinTech, Jon Holden, gives his thoughts on why cyber security should be now front and centre for every business. Cybersecurity isn’t a static discipline—it’s a daily pressure test....
Plans for Student Engagement in 2025
We’re excited to announce that student engagement will be a key focus of our activities in the skills area in the forthcoming academic year. Our aim is simple: to inspire, connect, and develop the next generation of cyber professionals through meaningful opportunities...
CyberNorth Powers Sector Growth with New Appointment
We are delighted to celebrate a key moment of further staff expansion in our mission to supercharge the North East cyber security community with the appointment of Helen Matthews as Delivery Manager – Skills. The further expansion forms part of our roadmap for...
July Newsletter
Welcome to our July newsletter. CyberNorth is working to support the growth and development of the whole cyber security community across the North East region. Find out more below and make sure you sign up so you don’t miss out on key events and fun activities! July...
A FRONT ROW SEAT TO GROWTH: MY CYBERNORTH INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Recently, CyberNorth had the pleasure of welcoming University of Sunderland student, Akolade Akinlami, for a week internship with our team. Akolade has kindly documented his time with us in our latest blog, read more below. Opening the Door to Opportunity Going into...
Lasting Legacy as ‘Mr Cyber’ Phil Jackman Retires
After years of dedication to the Cyber Security sector, Phil Jackman ‘Mr Cyber’ has retired from his role as Founder and CEO of CyberNorth leaving a legacy of innovation and growth in his mists. Phil has been an integral part of the success here at CyberNorth, and...
