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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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...