Cyberspark is pleased to announce a formal partnership with CybExer, a global cyber range provider supporting large-scale national and organisational cyber defence exercises." This collaboration marks a significant step forward in advancing cybersecurity education, skills development, and practical training across the UK and beyond.
The partnership brings together Cyberspark’s established track record in cyber education, talent development, and industry engagement with CybExer’s world class cyber range platforms and expertise in delivering realistic, scenario-based cyber exercises. Together, the organisations will deliver high-quality Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, bootcamps, and experiential learning opportunities designed to equip participants with the technical, analytical, and collaborative skills required by the modern cyber workforce.
Through this collaboration, learners will gain hands-on exposure to industry standard tools, simulated cyber environments, and real-world threat scenarios. The partnership is focused on supporting students, educators, and professionals at all stages of their cyber journey, while also strengthening links between education, industry, and government.
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Richard Coates, representing Cyberspark, commented,
“This partnership with CybExer represents a major milestone for Cyberspark. By combining our shared commitment to accessible, high-impact cyber education with CybExer’s proven cyber range capabilities, we are creating opportunities that are both technically rigorous and directly aligned with industry needs.”
Daz Preuss, representing CybExer added,
“Cyberspark shares our vision of building resilient cyber ecosystems through practical, hands-on learning. This partnership enables us to support the development of cyber talent by delivering engaging, realistic training experiences that reflect the challenges faced by organisations today.”
The collaboration will initially focus on joint delivery of the cyber competition, ‘Hack the Isles’ and the accompanying bootcamps, with plans to expand into broader programme development, regional and national initiatives, and international engagement. Both organisations are committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and skills growth within the cyber sector.
This partnership reinforces a shared ambition: to help build a stronger, more capable cyber community and to support the continued growth of the cyber industry.
To find out further information about Cyberspark, their collaboration with CybExer and the ‘Hack the Isles’ event, visit https://cyberspark.group/.
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