Cyber security in Devon and the South West

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Based in Exeter at the Science Park, Securious is a long-time champion of cyber security in Devon and the South West.

Our mission is to build cyber security confidence, offering the highest level of expertise on a local basis. We help our clients achieve and maintain PCI compliance, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Securious can offer cyber security audits, penetration testing, a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, SOC and SIEM solutions, staff awareness training and phishing simulations.

We are committed to doing all we can to raise awareness of cyber security in Devon and the South West amongst businesses and organisations. We’re passionate about building a thriving sector here. Our aspiration is that one day, no ambitious cybersecurity professional will need to leave the region to find fulfilling work.

Raising awareness of cyber security in Devon and the South West

Securious has helped found and/or support a number of organisations committed to raising awareness of cyber security and compliance issues in Devon and the South West. These include:

South West Cyber Resilience Centre (SWCRC)

Securious are a Trusted Partner of the South West Cyber Resilience Centre. This a Home Office-backed and police-led initiative that has been established to help businesses and charities better protect themselves against cybercrime.

In partnership with the private sector and academia, is part of a wider national network of centres being established across England and Wales to provide businesses with a free level of support, and an affordable way to access more bespoke cybersecurity services and consultancy.

The SWCRC offers a range of membership options depending on the level of support that businesses in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset need.

Securious are founding Trusted Partners of SWCRC, a role made possible because we are an IASME Cyber Essentials Certification body, meaning we’re an official provider of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. We are looking forward to helping SWCRC members build their resilience.

Visit the South West Cyber Resilience Centre website
Learn more about the Securious role in the SWCRC

South West Cyber Security Cluster (SWCSC)

Securious are co-founders of the South West Cyber Security Cluster.

The Cluster is a not for profit collaboration raising cyber security awareness and best practice in the South West.

It is a member of the UK Cyber Security Forum and includes collaboration with The University of Exeter, Plymouth University, Devon and Cornwall Police, local businesses and enterprises from across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.

The Cluster holds events at Exeter Science Park and elsewhere in the region and provides cybersecurity news on its website.

Visit the South West Cyber Security Cluster website

Events

Secure South West

Secure South West is an annual cyber security event taking place at Plymouth University for businesses and organisations across the South West.

Securious is a long-time supporter, participant and sponsor of the event.

The event is now jointly organised by the South West Cyber Security Cluster, South West WARP and Plymouth City Council, and is supported by the south west branches of BCS – The Chartered Institute for IT; and the Chartered Institute of Information Security.

Visit the Secure South West website

Employment in cyber security in Devon and the South West

There are growing numbers of employment opportunities within cyber security in Devon and the South West. As the profile of the sector grows, this is expected to be a continuing trend.

However, it is regrettable that many students graduating with relevant degrees and an interest in cyber security feel they have to leave the South West to embark on a cyber security career. Securious is doing all it can to help change this and has recruited a number of graduates from universities in the region in recent years, as well as providing paid placements for those doing their courses.

Our vision is for cyber security and compliance to be taken seriously enough by all businesses that a vibrant sector means cyber security professionals don’t feel they need to leave the region to have a flourishing career.

Education in cyber security in Devon and the South West

Both the University of Exeter and the University of Plymouth offer highly regarded courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in computer science and, specifically, cyber security.

Securious has taken placement and research students from the local universities with considerable success, as well as employing several full-time once their courses have been completed.

Cyber security at the University of Exeter

Exeter University offers a 3-year full-time undergraduate BSc in Computer Science that includes a dedicated module on Network and Computer Security.

They also offer a 1 year full-time postgraduate MSc in Cyber Security Analytics. This course is designed to support students without a background in cyber security or data analytics to start a career in these areas.

Cyber security at the University of Plymouth

Plymouth University offers a 3 year (plus optional placement year) full time undergraduate BSc in Cyber Security. The course claims to provide holistic coverage of cyber security, from governance and policy, to cryptography, penetration testing and digital forensics.

They also offer a 3 year (plus optional placement year) full time undergraduate BSc in computer science, which includes a module in ‘Cyber Security and Networks’.

At postgraduate level, Plymouth University also offers a 1 year MSc in Cyber Security. This course claims to develop the knowledge and skills to design, develop and manage secure systems to produce highly employable cyber security professionals.

Plymouth University is also the home of the Centre for Cyber Security, Communications and Nerwtowrk Research (CSCAN), an established inter-disciplinary research group at the University, comprising staff primarily from the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics but drawing upon staff from across the Institution. See more on the Plymouth University website.

How Securious is helping improve cyber security in Devon and the South West

From our base at Exeter Science Park, our core purpose in everything we do is to build cyber security confidence.

As well as our involvement with the organisations and events above that are building awareness and skills, Securious works tirelessly to share knowledge of cyber security and compliance. We speak at numerous events, share written and video content and offer free workshops to businesses and organisations keen to embrace better cyber security.

In addition, we exist in order to offer businesses and organisations in Devon and the South West the highest level of cyber security expertise without the cost required to bring people into the region from elsewhere. This is extremely relevant because, despite increased use of the cloud and remote options, site visits are often an essential part of cyber security and compliance requirements

World-class expertise, locally

Securious and its team offer the highest level of cyber security credentials and qualifications for clients in Devon and the South West including:

Company credentials

  • PCI (Payment Card Industry) Quality Security Assessor company
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 9001
  • Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification body
  • HM Government G-Cloud supplier

Staff qualifications

  • PCI QSA – Payment Card Industry Qualified Security Assessor
  • PCIP – Payment Card Industry Professional
  • CISSP -Certified Information System Security Professional
  • CCSP – Cloud Security Certification
  • ECSA (P) EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (Practical)
  • CEH – EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker
  • ISO 27001 – Lead Auditor (BSI Accredited)
  • ISO 27001 -Lead implementor (BSI Accredited)
  • EU GDPR Practitioner
  • Prince2 – Projects In Controlled Environments
  • Comptia Security+

Full range of cyber security services for Devon and the South West

Whether you are just starting your cyber security journey or you want to ensure you maintain compliance with industry standards, Securious can help. Amongst the services on offer in Devon and the South West are:

Accreditations

Helping you achieve and maintain:

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Services

See our Guide to SIEM solutions and SOCs

If you are based in Devon or the South West and would like a cyber security or compliance partner committed to the region, please call 01392 247 110, email info@securious.co.uk or send us a message on the form below to see if we can help.