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Virtual ChapterCSC Community GatheringArchived Event

CSC Volume Eight: Breaking Into Cyber

Date & Time

Wednesday, 7 October 2020

18:30 – 20:30 BST

Venue & Location

Virtual Stream

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♿Accessibility Baseline

✓ Step-free Route & Lifts
✗ Induction Loop Not Installed

Delivered online with recording archive available.

Featured Speakers & Sessions

Magda de Jager

Community Moderator
Security Operations Specialist, N-able

"Transitioning into Security Operations"

Actionable guidance on transitioning from adjacent technical or non-technical domains into frontline security analysis.

Angus Skinner

"Self-Directed Cyber Skills Acquisition"

Leveraging CTFs, home labs, and open community resources to build practical offensive and defensive skills.

Federico Charosky

Community Moderator (Alumni)
CEO, Quorum Cyber

"What Hiring Managers Actually Look For"

Demystifying entry-level recruitment in cyber: why attitude, curiosity, and problem-solving beat certification memorization.

Sarah Clarke

Director, Infospectives

"Governance, Risk & Human-Centred Security"

Exploring paths into GRC and security governance, bridging legal, business, and technological requirements.

Delivered virtually during the pandemic, Volume Eight focused on demystifying entry-level career transitions, practical skill acquisition, and hiring realities across the Scottish security sector.

Community Code of ConductAll attendees, speakers, and organizers are required to uphold our inclusive community standards.
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