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The cyber security industry is challenging to get into and very competitive.
Our guest speakers, Mike Thompson and Heather Bedson, are well-respected members of the North-West cyber security community, both leading infosec teams and active in the meet-up community. This was a chance to gain insight from both about a career in cyber security.
The webinar focused on how to break into the cyber security sector, how best to progress, and why someone might want to leave the sector. This is a great video for those looking to enter, or those beginning their career, to learn about their potential career trajectory in cyber security.
Our speakers
Mike Thompson, Information Security Manager, Zen Internet
Mike has been a member of the IT industry for over 30 years. For a third of this time, he has focused on a career in information security and now holds the position of Information Security Manager at Zen Internet, a UK internet service provider.
He is also a busy and well-respected member of the wider information security community, where he is often found aiding people in their careers, as well as spreading the word via a parody rock band known as The Beer Farmers, which aims to educate service providers on how to do security properly.
Mike’s mission is to help both individuals and organisations to think and operate differently, in the context of securing their online life, as well as helping inject some fun into what is often seen as a dry subject.
Heather Bedson, Head of Information Security, BPP
Heather has spent more than 10 years in the technology sector, having started her career as an IT support apprentice, moving into service delivery and, more recently, cyber security. Since joining the field, her focus has been on developing cyber security functions from the ground up, reinforcing that they are an integral part of any business.
