NCC : goes platinum with Cyber Security Challenge

Global cyber security and risk mitigation expert, NCC Group, has signed up to become a platinum sponsor of Cyber Security Challenge UK as it looks to bring more talent into the industry.

The Challenge features a series of national competitions, learning programmes and networking initiatives designed to identify, inspire and enable more people to work in the cyber security industry. As a platinum sponsor, NCC Group's cyber security experts will be closely involved in a number of competitions and events in the coming year.

NCC Group is listed on the FTSE 250 and advises organisations across the globe on the latest security threats, as well as delivering a comprehensive range of technical security assessments and testing. Headquartered in Manchester, it has more than 30 offices worldwide and employs over 1,850 people - with a number of graduates joining each year.

Rob Cotton, CEO at NCC Group, said: 'Cyber Security Challenge UK has been incredibly important in inspiring the next generation of cyber security professionals. At a time when businesses are in more need than ever of organisations like ourselves for cyber security advice and assistance, ensuring there is a deep talent pool for us to access is essential. This is one of the ways we are playing our part to ensure that is the case.

'We are proud to be involved in the challenge and are looking forward to playing an active part in the initiative.'

Stephanie Daman, CEO at Cyber Security Challenge UK, said: 'We're excited to forge this partnership with NCC Group. With its ties to further education we believe the company is well placed to take Cyber Security Challenge UK to the next level.

'We're always looking to work with companies who both share our ethos and fully understand our vision to encourage the next generation of security professionals into industry and safeguard the sustainability of the sector. In NCC Group, we're confident we have found a partner whose affection for the art of cyber security runs deep.'

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About NCC Group

NCC Group is a FTSE 250-listed global expert in cyber security and risk mitigation, working with businesses to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape.

With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.

NCC Group is passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security. http://www.nccgroup.trust

Published date: 21 July 2016