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In our latest blog, Head of Cyber & FinTech at CyberNorth, Jon Holden, shares his thoughts on AI. In Blade Runner, the line between human and replicant is deliberately blurred. Replicants looked real, acted real, and even believed they were real. The tension...

We’re delighted to have teamed up with Gateshead College to launch PlanBEE Cyber, a flexible, rotation-based apprenticeship tackling the UK’s cyber security skills gap. The apprenticeship is a unique shared apprenticeship programme that aims to develop the next...

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

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...