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Regional, national and international cyber security news.

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On this page you’ll find regularly updated cyber security sector news and updates. There are lots of articles, research and thought leader insights ready to read below.

AI Images, Replicants, and the Future of Trust

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...

PlanBEE apprenticeship

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...

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

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...