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18/01/2018
Cyber 101: Business Skills Bootcamp
Digital Catapult has announced a programme of business skills bootcamps, which will take place across the UK and aims to grow the UK's cyber security sector.
Digital Catapult wants to hear from small and medium-sized cyber security businesses that are interested in receiving mentorship, raising capital and accessing a wider network of public and private customers.
Registrations for Cyber 101 are open now with the Belfast bootcamp taking place on 6 February 2018 - applications close 23 January.
The programme is open to UK cyber security companies with existing product or service offerings linked to the following categories:
• SCADA and ICS
• information risk management
• perimeter security
• network security
• application security
• access control
• cyber industry support services
• training, awareness and education
• incident response and management
• monitoring, detection and analysis
The bootcamps should suit both established start-ups looking to refine their business propositions, and more mature SMEs seeking feedback on their business practices. Successful applicants will get an opportunity to attend an intensive one-day workshop and receive tailored advice on a diverse range of topics linked to establishing and growing a successful cyber security business.
Businesses that successfully complete the workshop will be shortlisted for an annual Demo Day, which will provide a direct opportunity to pitch to potential customers and investors.
Cyber 101: Business Skills Bootcamp
Digital Catapult wants to hear from small and medium-sized cyber security businesses that are interested in receiving mentorship, raising capital and accessing a wider network of public and private customers.
Registrations for Cyber 101 are open now with the Belfast bootcamp taking place on 6 February 2018 - applications close 23 January.
The programme is open to UK cyber security companies with existing product or service offerings linked to the following categories:
• SCADA and ICS
• information risk management
• perimeter security
• network security
• application security
• access control
• cyber industry support services
• training, awareness and education
• incident response and management
• monitoring, detection and analysis
The bootcamps should suit both established start-ups looking to refine their business propositions, and more mature SMEs seeking feedback on their business practices. Successful applicants will get an opportunity to attend an intensive one-day workshop and receive tailored advice on a diverse range of topics linked to establishing and growing a successful cyber security business.
Businesses that successfully complete the workshop will be shortlisted for an annual Demo Day, which will provide a direct opportunity to pitch to potential customers and investors.
Cyber 101: Business Skills Bootcamp
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