Women do Cyber
Welcome, Women do Cyber cohort!
This page is for Women do Cyber participants and aims to showcase career-related information and resources.
Women do Cyber is a partnership between the Cisco Networking Academy, Glasgow Caledonian University, and Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) that helps participants upskill and reskill to progress towards entry level cyber security positions. The information and resources below are designed to help you build confidence and navigate your next steps after Women do Cyber.
Career Development
Jobs and Skills:
Find out about what type of cyber jobs are available and the transferable skills you have that can be used for these jobs: https://www.digitalworld.net/cyber-security/cyber-careers
Cyber Apprenticeships:
Find out about Glasgow Caledonian University's Graduate Apprenticeships in Cybersecurity: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/business/graduateapprenticeships
Search for open vacancies with Scottish employers: https://www.apprenticeships.scot/
Cyber Qualifications:
Find out about cyber qualifications in Scotland: https://rise.articulate.com/share/z2Nzsv3SOYib79uAkGIcmTvBMXIHYE71#/
Recruiters:
Scotland has a number of specialist recruitment agencies that deal with cyber and tech. You can reach out to the following agencies for more information and support in your job search:
Support Opportunities
Support with your CV:
Get a free CV review and support from Equate Scotland: https://equatecareerhub.org.uk/equate-cv-hub/
Career Hub:
Find STEM jobs in Scotland and attend networking events with employers: https://equatecareerhub.org.uk/
Future Scot Newsletter:
Stay up to date with a free, weekly newsletter: https://futurescot.com/category/cyber/
Communities on LinkedIn:
IT and Digital Leaders Scotland
Information Security Community
CYBER SECURITY FORUM INITIATIVE – CSFI
Industry Hubs and Networks:
The following list showcases hubs and organisations working with cyber industry and employers in Scotland:
Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) run events and programmes to support women to enter and progress in cyber and tech careers, and provide an opportunity to network with women across the tech ecosystem
Women in Cyber network helps connect women in cyber across Scotland
Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) provides information, events and resources to support businesses with cyber resilience
ScotlandIS trade body for tech/cyber in Scotland
Abertay Cyber Quarter aims to increase access to cyber employment opportunities in the North East
Scottish Tech Army aims to mobilise Scotland's tech talent
Digit is Scotland's largest technology community