A series of bootcamps will conclude with a live final in the autumn.
A new cybersecurity competition has been launched, aimed at showcasing Northern Ireland's potential as a global hub for education and workforce development in the sector.
The UK and Ireland’s first Cyber Battle competition, launched by CyberSpark, will run a series of bootcamps over the next six to eight months which will culminate in a live final in the autumn.
Open to school pupils, students, apprentices and anyone aged between 14 and 24 with an interest in cybersecurity, teams will be challenged to defend against simulated cyber-attacks, with ten teams progressing to the final, reports Insider Media.
Richard Coates, chief executive of Cyberspark, said: "This initiative is all about showcasing Northern Ireland’s capabilities in cybersecurity while providing young people with the skills they need to succeed in the modern world.
"Our aim is to highlight what Northern Ireland can achieve on a global stage, building on the strong foundation of our excellent education system. By enhancing and expanding opportunities, we can better prepare young people for careers in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.”
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Dan Raywood is a B2B journalist with 25 years of experience, including covering cybersecurity for the past 17 years. He has extensively covered topics from Advanced Persistent Threats and nation-state hackers to major data breaches and regulatory changes.
He has spoken at events including 44CON, Infosecurity Europe, RANT Forum, BSides Scotland, Steelcon and the National Cyber Security Show, and served as editor of SC Media UK, Infosecurity Magazine and IT Security Guru. He was also an analyst with 451 Research and a product marketing lead at Tenable.
