Attention: Employers and Professionals seeking interview and workforce ready talent that are deeply aware of Cybersecurity risks.

You are invited to join us for the “Finals” presentations and the graduation ceremony of the Cardiff University students who have taken part in the Cybersecurity Workforce Alliance (CWA) virtual-internships scheme.

Witness the outcomes of industry mentored virtual-internships designed to fast-track students into workforce readiness by taking them through team and role-based problem solving, applied learning, challenges involving “Insider Threats”. Employers report that being mentored by industry experts over just 14-weeks, part time, enables CWA-Alumni to cut 3-9-months out of hiring, on-boarding and training time to productivity. CWA-Alumni will be joining 700 peers who have graduated the course since it started in July 2015. Cardiff University is planning to scale the programme from September 2018 so this is a great chance to see how you can engage and benefit

This is an engaging fast-track event with short speeches starting with a welcome address from:

Professor Hywel Thomas CBE, FREng, FRS, FLSW, MAE, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Engagement at Cardiff University

Engaging with industry to supply the academic and applied learning that industry needs.

Followed by a keynote from:

David Warrender, CEO and founder of Innovation Point

How cybersecurity and workforce readiness underpin the Welsh Economic Development Plans

And

Carina Harrison, CISSP, CISM, Information Security, Incident Management, American Express

Accelerating and scaling the next generation into cybersecurity careers to close critical skills gaps.

After which the students will give final project presentations, be assessed by mentors, take Q&A from the audience before being presented with their certificates of participation.

The evening will close with a short interview opportunity session for those seeking next generation employees, followed by a drinks reception and networking.