Students get cyber security careers savvy

Hundreds of students from across Derby College Group attended an inspiring event designed to raise awareness of the fast-growing career opportunities in cyber security.

Step Into Cyber, which recently took place at the college’s Roundhouse campus, brought together expert speakers, industry professionals and leading organisations to help students understand the growing importance of cyber security and explore potential future careers in the sector.

Throughout the day, students attended talks, panel discussions and interactive activities covering a wide range of topics including why cyber security matters, what it is like to work in the industry, the skills employers are looking for, and the different educational pathways into cyber careers.

Aaron Denton, the college’s vice principal for student experience and inclusion, said: “A clear career path can be life changing for young people.

“When students are able to see the opportunities ahead of them and understand how their skills connect to real careers, it gives them confidence, direction and motivation.

“Events like this help bring those possibilities to life. A huge thank you to the University of Nottingham and the whole team at DCG for pulling everything together and creating such a valuable experience for the students.”