{"id":51748,"date":"2024-10-09T09:44:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T08:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=51748"},"modified":"2024-10-09T09:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T08:45:41","slug":"uk-kickstarts-the-next-generation-of-careers-in-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/uk-kickstarts-the-next-generation-of-careers-in-cybersecurity\/51748\/","title":{"rendered":"UK kickstarts the next generation of careers in cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Competition invites 18-25-year-olds looking to start a career in cybersecurity to test their skills against challenging cyber exercises designed to test their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.<\/p>\n
This includes simulations of real-world scenarios in areas like cryptography, digital forensics, web exploitation and network security.<\/p>\n
This hands-on experience offers a unique opportunity to engage in demanding tasks that mirror the day-to-day challenges faced by professionals in the field.<\/p>\n
Top performers will be selected for the UK Cyber Team and will\u00a0take the next step in their cybersecurity careers.<\/p>\n
They will have access to advanced training supported by industry experts, networking opportunities with agencies and leading cybersecurity firms, and mentorship to help develop their careers.<\/p>\n
Together, they will represent the nation in prestigious international cyber competitions, including friendly matches against other national cyber teams and major events like the International Cybersecurity Championship and the European Cybersecurity Challenge.<\/p>\n
Cyber Security Minister Feryal Clark said: \u201cIn an increasingly digital world, cyber threats are evolving rapidly, and it\u2019s essential we stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n