Eskenzi PR ad banner Eskenzi PR ad banner
  • About Us
Sunday, 29 January, 2023
IT Security Guru
Eskenzi PR banner
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2022
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2022
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
IT Security Guru
No Result
View All Result

GCHQ launches Cyber First to draw more cyber talent to Government

by The Gurus
March 24, 2015
in Editor's News
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

GCHQ has launched a fresh pilot sponsorship scheme aimed at identifying individuals with exceptional aptitude to become the UK’s next generation of cyber security experts.
The scheme, named “Cyber First” will draw on talent from a broad range of backgrounds to meet the UK’s future national security needs, both in Government or for companies involved in national security.
Announced by Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office with responsibility for Cyber Security, it will identify those people already showing potential for a career in cyber security through schools competitions such as the Cyber Security Challenge Schools Programme and national maths competitions.
GCHQ will run a Cyber First pilot scheme which will provide funding of £4,000 for each of up to 20 student places. A full scheme across participating departments, agencies and industry will be implemented in 2016 building on the pilot and lessons learned.
‘Cyber First’ will also offer both financial assistance for those studying relevant science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses at undergraduate level, and include work experience within Government or private sector firms involved in national security, with a job awaiting upon graduation.
Robert Hannigan, director of GCHQ said: “The world leading young people we support through ‘Cyber First’ will help protect the UK from the growing tide of cyber-attacks and cybercrime. They will also play a part in GCHQ’s key role of keeping the UK at the forefront of the multi-billion pound global cyber security industry.”

FacebookTweetLinkedIn
Tags: GCHQGovernmentSkills
ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Gaming community Twitch warns users over intrusion

Next Post

NCC Group agrees acquisition of Accumuli

Recent News

Data Privacy Day: Securing your data with a password manager

Data Privacy Day: Securing your data with a password manager

January 27, 2023
#MIWIC2022: Carole Embling, Metro Bank

#MIWIC2022: Carole Embling, Metro Bank

January 26, 2023
Lupovis eliminates false positive security alerts for security analysts and MSSPs

Lupovis eliminates false positive security alerts for security analysts and MSSPs

January 26, 2023
Threat actors launch one malicious attack every minute

Threat actors launch one malicious attack every minute

January 25, 2023

The IT Security Guru offers a daily news digest of all the best breaking IT security news stories first thing in the morning! Rather than you having to trawl through all the news feeds to find out what’s cooking, you can quickly get everything you need from this site!

Our Address: 10 London Mews, London, W2 1HY

Follow Us

© 2015 - 2019 IT Security Guru - Website Managed by Calm Logic

  • About Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Features
  • Insight
  • Events
    • Most Inspiring Women in Cyber 2022
  • Topics
    • Cloud Security
    • Cyber Crime
    • Cyber Warfare
    • Data Protection
    • DDoS
    • Hacking
    • Malware, Phishing and Ransomware
    • Mobile Security
    • Network Security
    • Regulation
    • Skills Gap
    • The Internet of Things
    • Threat Detection
    • AI and Machine Learning
    • Industrial Internet of Things
  • Multimedia
  • Product Reviews
  • About Us

© 2015 - 2019 IT Security Guru - Website Managed by Calm Logic

This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience.

Privacy settings

Privacy Settings / PENDING

This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. Which cookies and scripts are used and how they impact your visit is specified on the left. You may change your settings at any time. Your choices will not impact your visit.

NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using.

GDPR Compliance

Powered by Cookie Information