Hack Your Future: Routes into Cyber

Schedule

Thu Nov 12 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Grainger Hub Newcastle | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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Discover career opportunities, hear from industry professionals and connect with students from across the North East.
About this Event

Are you interested in a career in cyber security or tech?

Join the NECRC and guest speakers to discover where a career in cyber security could take you. This event offers students the chance to gain advice from industry professionals, learn more about potential career pathways and connect with attendees from other universities. The event is kindly hosted by the Grainger Hub in Newcastle.

Who are the NECRC?

The Cyber Resilience Centre for the North East (NECRC) helps small and medium-sized businesses, and public sector organisations across the North East of England, Yorkshire and the Humber improve their cyber security. Their cyber security services are backed by UK policing and delivered in partnership with trusted regional universities.

What to expect?

The first hour will feature talks from three guest speakers, who will share their career journeys, discuss opportunities within the industry and answer any questions. This will be followed by an hour of networking, giving students the chance to meet fellow attendees, speak directly with the guest speakers and expand their professional network.

Joining us as guest speakers are:

  • Kathryn Cardose, UK, IE & SA Regional Security Officer at AON
  • Jack Gooday, Lead Penetration Tester at Layer 7
  • Greg Hodgson, Detective Sergeant OSOC | NE & Cryptocurrency Coordinator

You can read more about the speakers from their biographies below.


Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Guest Speakers

Info: Hear from three guest speakers from across the cyber security industry as they share their career journeys, how they got to where they are today, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.


🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking

Info: Take the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, speak directly with our guest speakers, and build your professional network.


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Where is it happening?

Grainger Hub Newcastle, 27 Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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