In line with our commitment to help guide, nurture, and support budding cyber security and technology professionals, this year we’ve been collaborating with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), which is part of the national e-learning service e-Sgoil, or e-School.

Since November, several members of our team have hosted webinars for DWY Live, an online training course that develops young people’s employability skills, career pathways and industry connections. DWY Live aims to bring industry experts and employers directly into physical and virtual classrooms.

The world has faced a cyber security talent shortfall for years, so private-public partnerships such as the DYW are bridging the gap and helping youngsters find their vocation, start careers in industry or academia, and fulfil their potential in salaried jobs.

Our counterparts at Microsoft are also passionate about connecting with the younger generation and inspiring them to study STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), so we invited them to participate in the Q&A session at the end of DWY Live and share their knowledge and insights.

In November and December, four of our team members, supported by Will Donaldson, a Graduate Cyber Specialist, delivered virtual courses called ‘Fighting Online Bullies’ to schools across Scotland:

• Overview of Cyber Security – Claudio Neri, Graduate Cyber Specialist, Continuous Threat Exposure Management
• The Fundamentals of Networking – Chris Peacock, Vulnerability Manager, Security Operations Centre
• Superhero Training – Ruari Johnston, Cyber Security Analyst, Security Operations Centre
• Defend Like a Pro – Jason Lau, Senior Security Consultant, Cloud Security.

The virtual course was designed to introduce primary school pupils across Scotland to the fundamentals of cyber security. Across the programme, our team, alongside our partners at Microsoft, led engaging, age-appropriate sessions covering key cyber concepts, online safety, and the importance of defending against digital threats. Almost 500 learners, from the Scottish Borders to Shetland, took part and enthusiastically engaged with the material. One of the highlights of the programme was the energetic Q&A session – the pupils loved having the chance to quiz the teachers, asking thoughtful and curious questions.

We were delighted to receive this message of thanks from the organisers at DYW: “We want to express our thanks for the power of work that Quorum Cyber and Microsoft has put in – and continues to put in – to creating wonderful sessions for learners across Scotland around cyber security and how to keep themselves, and others, safe online. The sessions delivered by your staff have been both engaging and inspiring for the young people and we look forward to continue working together into 2026.”

“We look forward to continuing our collaboration with DYW as we work together to inspire Scotland’s next generation of cyber defenders and empower young learners to stay safe online,” says Lindsay Casey, Learning and Development Manager at Quorum Cyber.

Collaborating across the community to make a difference

In our heartland of Scotland, we also maintain strong connections with several Scottish universities, including Edinburgh Napier, Abertay University, Glasgow Caledonian, and Robert Gordon University. Together, we cultivate exceptional talent and help to close the large cyber security skills gap that currently exists in the UK. We also collaborate with the Robertson Trust to offer students opportunities to explore cyber security through internships, workshops, and mentoring initiatives.

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