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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
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...
Aspire and CSS Assure form strategic partnership
Aspire and CSS Assure form strategic partnership to support UK organisations under growing cyber pressure Aspire, one of the UK’s leading providers of managed IT, cyber security, and modern workplace solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with CSS Assure, a...
Farewell from Phil Jackman
After 8 years of involvement in CyberNorth, it’s time for me to retire. By the time you read this article I will have left the company and the sector. Those of you who know me are aware that this is not the first time I have tried to retire, it is at least the second...
Hicomply Expands into North America
Hicomply, a fast-growing leader in information security management software and CyberNorth member, has announced the opening of its first North American base in Denver, Colorado – a strategic move that will accelerate the company’s global expansion and deepen its...
Melius CyberSafe rebrands to GoDefend
We’ve rebranded: Melius CyberSafe is now GoDefend 🚨We’re excited to introduce GoDefend - new name, bold new look, and enhanced platform built around one goal: helping growing businesses take control of their cybersecurity.Why GoDefend?✅ A name that puts our purpose...
Precursor Technology Group to create new jobs following soaring demand
Cyber security business and CyberNorth member, Precursor Technology Group is poised to create new jobs after seeing huge growth in the last year. The Leeds-based company launched its security operations centre in Newcastle’s Portland House last year, working around...
