Cyber Security

Choosing cybersecurity is a strategic and mission-driven choice in today’s data-rich, digitally interconnected landscape. Cyber threats are no longer hypothetical—they’re inflicting real-world damage. For instance, a 158-year-old company recently shut down after attackers breached systems using a guessed password, triggering a ransomware demand of over £5 million and leading to significant fallout. Equally alarming, the Qantas breach from a single vishing call exposed data of 6 million customers, showing how human vulnerabilities remain a primary entry point.

From a business perspective, cyberattacks are rapidly reshaping hiring priorities: 64% of tech executives now view breaches as the top business threat, and over half prioritize cybersecurity skills—even at the entry level. In industries like retail, ransomware and software flaws are regularly inflicting multimillion‑dollar losses—Mark & Spencer alone suffered over £700 million in market value drop recently.

Given the staggering risk exposure, organizations increasingly view cybersecurity not as an IT accessory but as a fundamental pillar of business resilience.