We are proud to announce that the North East Business Resilience Centre, as part of the CRC Network and our alumni student Jack Gooday are finalists in this year’s National Cyber Awards. The awards are a prestigious event, now in their sixth year which recognise outstanding contributions and achievements in cybersecurity.
As digital threats continue to grow, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated.
Cyber-attacks pose a significant risk to businesses, governments, and individuals. Established as a hallmark of excellence in the industry, the National Cyber Awards set a benchmark of excellence. In addition, it is an accolade designed to encourage innovation, resilience, and dedication of safeguarding the digital landscape as well as the continuous improvement and the adoption of best practices across the globe.
The awards ceremony will feature categories spanning from The Cyber Citizen of the Year, The Cyber Student of the Year, and The Cyber Policing Team of the Year, all the way through to The Prime Minister’s Award for Cyber. Nominees and winners will be celebrated for their significant impacts in securing cyberspace against evolving threats. The Cyber Resilience Centre Network is up for Not-For-Profit Cyber Award and our alumni student Jack is up for Cyber Student of the Year and Cyber Emerging Talent Award!
Speaking about Jack’s award nominations, Detective Inspector Martin Wilson, Head of Student Services for the NEBRC said:
“I am delighted that one our students Jack Gooday has reached the final of this prestigious event. Jack is not only technically gifted but has thrown himself into community projects using his skills to safeguard local people and businesses. All the nominees deserve praise and recognition, and I look forward to celebrating their successes.”
Our award winning CEO, Rebecca Chapman also commented:
“I’m absolutely delighted to see that the CRC network has been shortlisted as a finalist for the National Cyber Awards. As a previous winner and finalist of an NCA we have been joined by a network of like-minded people and we are providing a great membership service for all regions. I equally thrilled to see that Jack Gooday, one of our cyber security services students has also been shortlisted for an award. Whatever the outcome it promises to be another great night.”
RT Hon Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom comments on the awards “The National Cyber Awards are a wonderful way to reward, celebrate and showcase the work of those who are committed to keeping us safe. Please pass on my warmest congratulations to the winners who are an inspiration to everyone across the sector who wish to protect others”.
The National Cyber Awards are taking place in London on the 23rd of September 2024, the Monday evening preceding the annual International Cyber Expo. Congratulations to all the other Finalists this year – we look forward to celebrating with you on the 23rd of September at the Awards!
If you would like to join us at the awards for an evening of celebration and excitement, tickets and tables for the event can be purchased via the website at www.thenationalcyberawards.org.
For further guidance on protecting you and your business from hackers, contact [email protected]. You can also stay up to date with the ever-changing digital landscape and security threats, by signing up for our free core membership.
The NEBRC is a Police led non-profit organisation that seeks to educate, inform, and support businesses across the UK on how to protect their business online through good cyber security practices.
If you live in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and have been a victim of fraud or cybercrime, report it at www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, victims of fraud and cybercrime should report to Police Scotland on 101.