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...

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...

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...