With funding from Innovate UK, CyberNorth’s ‘Influencing the Influencer’ portal is now live and gaining huge attention throughout the North East. Backed by North East Mayor, Kim McGuinness, the project aims to encourage young women and girls into the cyber security industry.
Via a new online portal, podcasts, webinars, events and case studies, they are providing career leads and teachers with information such as pathways into the sector, valuable resources and guidance which they can then pass on to their students.
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness said, “I’m delighted to see the launch of this campaign; my vision for the North East is for it to be known as the home of real opportunity, and a region where everyone thrives.
Cyber security is a thriving sector in the region, and working closely with the education sector and schools is crucial. Visible female role models in the sector can inspire girls to enter the industry and send a clear message that the sector is open to them too, not just boys.”
Reaching over 50 schools, colleges, sixth forms and universities at the initial launch, the portal has had over 3000 visitors since going live on 18th March.
The portal is now live: https://influencer.cybernorth.biz
