Our Supporters.

“Ensuring we have a rich pool of cyber talent to tap into is key to keeping our country safe online in the years and decades to come.

The UK Cyber Leaders Challenge gives university students that chance to put their skills to the test regardless of their background or previous experience.

I’m really excited by the opportunities we are putting in front of people through this initiative, and the backing we’re giving to our best and brightest minds to drive forward a safe and secure digital economy in every corner of the UK."

- Feryal Clark

Cyber Security Minister, DSIT

"BT Security is pleased to be working with Rob and the team at the Cyber Leaders Challenge to encourage these critical skills and inspire future cyber leaders ."

- Laura Price

Employer Brand, Skills & Partnerships, bt Security

"It is fantastic to see initiatives like the Cyber Leaders Challenge launching in the UK, unders the guidance and stewardship of Rob Black and team. At Adarma, we are passionate about advancing the possibilities of a career in cybersecurity amongst diverse communities across the UK and are excited to see this initiative take shape to make careers in cybersecurity more accessible to all."

- Jo Gilhooley

Chief Revenue Office, Adarma

"Cyber-security continues to be a hugely important area of concern for engineers, users, corporations and governments the world over. If anything, it’s becoming harder as technology becomes more complex and integrated, just as international circumstances make it even more important. Leaders need to be best informed – and that means that they need to be prepared to be informed, and those informing them need to be well-prepared. The Cyber Leaders Challenge take this head on, and we’re delighted to support it."

- Jason Shepherd

program director, fujitsu

"BT Security is excited to be hosting the Cyber Leaders Challenge and help nurture the cyber leaders of tomorrow."

- Lee Stephens

director of Security Advisory Services, BT

"As the Group CISO of Credit Suisse, I was always aware of the challenges of the cybersecurity skills gap. For students, participating in initiatives such as the Cyber Leaders Challenge gives an opportunity for a diverse spread of students to experience the variety of challenges (practical, policy and ethical) faced by those working in the cybersecurity profession and to meet those who may well be in the position to advise and even help them to fill that industry skills gap.

For those already working in the industry, the competitions are a valuable opportunity to engage with this next generation of talent."

- Steve Hill

Visiting Senior Research Fellow, King’s College London | former group CISO, credit suisse

“Great to see Pete, Rob and the team at the UK Cyber Leaders Challenge focusing efforts on nurturing top quality cyber leaders of the future.”

- Paul Chichester

Director of operations, ncsc

“When I am trying to get my students interested in applied cyber security, regardless of their background, it is initiatives like the UK Cyber Leaders Challenge that are the most successful tools I have.

This will be a great competition for my students to participate in.”

- Ciaran Martin

Professor, University of Oxford & Former CEO, NCSC

“With 20 years of university experience and 30 years of experience of this thing we now call 'cyber', I can vouch for the UK CLC format being the best experience students can get for dealing with a cyber incident without being distracted by the technicalities of the technology that hide the leadership needs and capabilities of the architects of our future policy and the realisation of that policy.

The collaboration and co-operation of the employers and national policy makers and defenders of our online freedoms runs through the competition to create an environment where no talent goes untapped.”

- Danny Dresner

Professor, University of manchester

“The UK Cyber Leaders Challenge is a valuable opportunity for our students to enhance their skills and career opportunities.

It complements our classroom education with practical experience and is uniquely positioned to equip the cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow with the confidence and experience we need them to have in order to tackle this complex field of policy and strategy.”

- Tim Stevens

reader, King's college london

"All of us here at BAE Systems recognise the importance of identifying and nurturing future cybersecurity leaders and are delighted to see the launch of the Cyber Leaders Challenge in the UK.

Cyber security is so much broader than just deep technical skills. We need people who think differently, can effectively communicate complex problems and have strong leadership skills to help influence critical decisions in companies and government."

- Mary Haigh

ciso, bae systems