Pathway to Progress
Join us on July 17
All CIISec CyberEPQ alumni and cyber, digital and information security students are welcome to join us for Pathway to Progress – a summer event focused on early career development, networking, and your next steps in cybersecurity.
This event aims to emphasize the value of being part of a professional membership organisation for your career advancement while offering valuable insights into the cyber security field.
We will clarify the various cyber certifications available, discuss the significance of specific skills during the early stages of your career, and provide information on apprenticeships, the UKCSC's new Cyber Access Network, and the NCSC's Bursary Scheme.
By attending this event, you'll also have the chance to meet some of CIISec's corporate and academic partners plus cyber professionals in an intimate setting, allowing you to enhance your networking abilities.
This event aims to emphasize the value of being part of a professional membership organisation for your career advancement while offering valuable insights into the cyber security field.
We will clarify the various cyber certifications available, discuss the significance of specific skills during the early stages of your career, and provide information on apprenticeships, the UKCSC's new Cyber Access Network, and the NCSC's Bursary Scheme.
By attending this event, you'll also have the chance to meet some of CIISec's corporate and academic partners plus cyber professionals in an intimate setting, allowing you to enhance your networking abilities.
Location
Canopi
82 Tanner Street, London, SE1 3GN
82 Tanner Street, London, SE1 3GN
Date & Time
July 17, 2025, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Agenda
10:00 AM
Arrival of attendees
10:30 AM - 10:40 am
Welcome
An outline of the day and general housekeeping rules.
10:40 AM - 11:00 am
Cyber Professionalism with CIISec, your membership journey.
Overview of CIISec’s membership journey from student to individual. Benefits and importance of membership. Where could you be in 5 years’ time?
11:00 AM - 11:15 am
Cyber Certifications
Demystifying the array of Cyber certifications.
11:15 AM - 11:45 am
Early Career and Skills in Cyber (Panel Session)
An insight into early career roles and essential skills of Cyber professionals.
11:45 AM - 12:15 pm
Networking
Take a break and meet our wonderful exhibitors and speakers.
12:15 AM - 12:45 pm
Managing your Professional Profile
Learn how to present yourself professionally, it’s not all about CVs but networking too.
12:45 pM - 13:00 pm
Ask the Professionals - Part 1 (Panel Q&A Session)
Opportunity to ask our 4 cyber professionals any questions you may have about their experiences in the industry.
13:00 pM - 13:45 pm
Lunch & Network
13:45 pM - 14:00 pm
NCSC Bursary Scheme
Discover the NCSC Bursary Scheme and how to apply.
14:00 pM - 14:30 pm
All about Apprenticeships (Panel Session)
Listen to 3 different organisations who have varied involvement with apprenticeships and support for early career programmes.
14:30 pM - 14:45 pm
Break
14:45 pM - 15:00 pm
UKCSC Cyber Access Network
15:00 pM - 15:15 pm
Ask the Professionals - Part 2 (Panel Q&A Session)
15:15 pM - 15:30 pm
Wrap up and close
Speakers & Exhibitors
Amanda Finch FCIIS
CIISec CEO
Kevin Streater FCIIS
CIISec COO
Steve Furnell FCIIS
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, CIISEC BOARD
Marie Wilcox
bINALYZE, ciisec board
Peter Loomes ChCSP, MCIIS
iasme
Lucy Finlay MCIIS
Thinkcyber
Joe Reddington
rOYAL hOLLOWAY
Heather Lowrie FCIIS
industry fellow
Dr Andrea Cullen
CAPSLOCK
Paul Thorlby FCIIS
Qinetiq
Edward Motson
Sellafield ltd
Phoebe F. AfCIIS
PWC uk
Ella Chamberlain
The Cyberscheme
Sophie Brockie
CAPSLOCK
Rhiannon
Cyber Women's Group
Claudia B.
cYBER WOMEN'S GROUP
Grace Oreffo
ukcsc
Selina Peerbux
ISC2
Keith J.
ncsc
Donna B.
NCSC
Location
Canopi
82 Tanner Street, London, SE1 3GN
82 Tanner Street, London, SE1 3GN
Arriving by Train/Underground:
London Bridge station is a short 10 minute walk away from Canopi.
Arriving by Car:
Tower Bridge Parking
The Circle, Queen Elizabeth Street, London SE1 2JE
Underground and secure
8 mins walk
Q Park Tower Bridge
Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NE
Multistorey – 500 spaces
9 mins walk
London Bridge station is a short 10 minute walk away from Canopi.
Arriving by Car:
Tower Bridge Parking
The Circle, Queen Elizabeth Street, London SE1 2JE
Underground and secure
8 mins walk
Q Park Tower Bridge
Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NE
Multistorey – 500 spaces
9 mins walk