INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT RESULTS Sean, a participant in the initial Cyber Ready pilot programme, worked tedious 12-hour shifts in a call centre, but had ambitions to land a more established role as part of his cyber security career. He applied for Cyber Ready and made a commitment to complete the 6-month programme. Because of his completion of Cyber Ready, Sean successfully passed both the Security+ and CySA+ certifications. Thanks to his enhanced qualifications, he now works as an Information Security Analyst. In the 12 months since completing the programme, he has earned a £23,000 salary boost.
PROGRAMME-WIDE RESULTS • Since launching, the Cyber Ready programme has been selected to receive funding in the West Midlands and the Northwest of England. • 75% of people who have completed the Cyber Ready programme found employment in cyber security job roles. • The UK Government’s Cyber security skills in the labour market 2020 report mentions Cyber Ready as an initiative cited for its impact on improving diversity in the cyber workforce.
IN SUMMARY: WHY CYBER READY?
• Those who successfully complete Cyber Ready will gain both the CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certifications, in addition to job-search assistance, thus qualifying them for a wide range of roles and competencies. • Participants can use the knowledge gained in Cyber Ready to upskill from the level of IT Technician to Cybersecurity Analyst. • Cyber Ready educational content is accessible on mobile devices, enabling a flexible learning environment for those with busy lives. • Participants gain access to representatives from cyber security organisations by way of regular talks and interactions. • As a part of the ongoing support package, candidates are given 12 months’ access to industry standard learning content before they sit for the Security+ and CySA+ exams. • A class size limit of 15 people ensures a highly motivated and diverse group of participants to learn with and from. • Applications are particularly encouraged from women, disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, given these groups’ underrepresented status in Technology.
“Cyber Ready holds great promise as a model to help solve the IT skills gap we’re experiencing in the UK.” – Zeshan Sattar , Director of Learning & Skills Certification, CompTIA
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