Disadvantaged young people gain cybersecurity know how

We re-focus people with cyber talent to use their skills in an ethical, lawful way to support cyber industry and reduce future offending.

Often, we meet people with fantastic cyber ability but who have a lack of legal knowledge and can easily tip into unlawful territory. We support, mentor and train these individuals, while providing them with an understanding of the law. We have successfully diverted numerous candidates who were on the cusp of criminality to seek successful careers in the cyber industry.

This support is usually exclusive to cybercrime offenders. Sadly, there are a lack of supported pathways for non-cyber offenders to also seek intervention, development and careers within the cyber and digital space. To help address this, funding was obtained from the Home Office to lead a pilot apprenticeship scheme for young people at risk of being involved in violent crime.