In line with latest advice from NCSC and Action Fraud, we’ve updated our Cyber Incident reporting guidance.
please see https://neict.org/isnortheast/cyber-attack-reporting-guidance/ .
In line with latest advice from NCSC and Action Fraud, we’ve updated our Cyber Incident reporting guidance.
please see https://neict.org/isnortheast/cyber-attack-reporting-guidance/ .
The North Eastern ICT Partnership (NEICT) has held 6 annual events looking at the relationship between information security and the business / operations of the region’s public service organisations.
This year’s event was organised as a workshop to bring together people in a range of roles within organisations with responsibilities under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. These responsibilities include responding to cyber incidents. The objective was to network, share knowledge and experience and progress the civic cyber resilience conversation forward in the north east region.
The workshop was one of 9 #cyberfest events held in the north east region.
(taken from Dynamo North East 2018 Fact Sheet)
There are over 39,000 well-paid digital tech jobs in the North East in all sorts of roles
1,300 employers – IT companies and IT in companies:
• Gaming
• Healthcare
• Public Services
• Financial Services
• Digital Marketing
• Consultancy
• Systems Integration
• Government
• Manufacturing
• Utilities
There are around 3,500 vacancies
• All but around a hundred require experience
• More than half are in software and web development, IT management, business development, project management, testing and account management
Growth areas:
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Big Data
• BIM / digital construction
• Car software
• Cloud Computing
• Data Science
• Finance and Accounting
• Games and 3D
• Healthcare and Biomedical
• Internet of Things
• IT Support
• Online Marketing
• Security and Data Protection
• Shared services
• Software as a Service
• Web development
The North East is creating more new businesses than anywhere else in the UK outside of London.
People working in IT and Digital earn more than their peers:
Sources: TechNation, GeekTalent, Dynamo, NigelWright Salary Survey, investnortheastengland
There are more software companies based in the region than anywhere else in the UK outside of London, providing
The north east has great facilities, accelerator programmes and educational institutions
• Sunderland Software City, Evolve Centre
• Cobalt Business Park
• Campus North
• North East Futures UTC
• National Institute for Smart Data and Innovation
• Five universities and many Further Education colleges
• highest proportion of students studying STEM subjects in the UK
• Active local IT scene for young people
• Code Club
• CoderDojo
• AppsforGood
• Maker clubs
• Young Rewired State
• Hackathons
Dynamo North East – The north east’s industry-led IT cluster
Tech Careers Tips
There’s a job in IT for YOU regardless of the subjects you’re studying – there are over 100 job roles in IT
• All roles: GCSE (or higher) Maths and English
• Online marketing, cyber security, policy, strategy and digital ethics: History, Psychology, Languages, Social sciences
• Wearable biosciences: PE, Biology
• Web and software development: Maths, Engineering, ICT, Computer Science
• Business analysis, project management, supply chain management, business development: Business Studies
• Games, VFX and animation: Degree in Computer Science, Games Programming, Art, Animation or Games Design, preferably from an accredited degree programme. Excellent pathway from Sunderland College’s Level 3 Extended Diploma in Skills
The more work you put in the more choice you’ll have about your future
What employers look for
• POSITIVE ATTITUDE
• Creative problem solving
• Good eye for detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and social skills
Stand out from your friends
• Keep a log of what you do and build a ‘portfolio’ of only the best stuff YOU have done.
• Gain experience of work: volunteer – work for free if you have to
o help people with online skills
o mentor younger students
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