5.2 C
Lancashire
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Ric’s cyber stock soars!

A young North West cyber specialist is on ‘cloud nine’ after the research project he is undertaking won backing from one of the world’s biggest companies.

Ric Derbyshire, Information Security Director at Burnley-based Holker IT, is among an elite group of PhD students at Lancaster University being sponsored by the Airbus Group in a united quest to provide the best possible protection against the escalating threat of computer ‘hacking’.

Southport-based Ric, 27, former Chair of the NW Cyber Security Cluster, said: “Airbus are sponsoring the main research project in offensive security metrics, taking into account human elements and industrial control systems.

“The project is officially called ‘the cost of exploitation: socio-technical factors across varying degrees of attack complexity’ and forms a key element in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Industrial Case PhD at Lancaster University.

“The PhD will help ensure that Holker IT continues to prosper as one of the few firms in the region with a dedicated in-house cyber security department.

“No business is safe from the threat of cyber attack and it is imperative that owners and managers seek out the facts and act accordingly.

“My role as a penetration tester with Holker IT allows me to get out into the field, working with clients to illustrate the vulnerability that exists and to outline the solutions available.”

Matthew Metcalfe, Managing Director at Holker IT, said: “We are delighted that Ric has secured a PhD studentship sponsored by Airbus. It certainly underpins our firm belief that, in him, we have secured one of the brightest young brains in IT, not only in Lancashire, but across the North of England.”

spot_imgspot_img

Latest

The Emergence of Cryptocurrency Casinos: Exploring the Intersection of Business and Online Gambling

In recent years, the gambling industry has experienced a...

Mastering the Art of Project Tracking

Project tracking involves the thorough monitoring of every task...

Considerations to make before going to court for a PI case

Are you considering going to court for a personal...

Police appeal for information following Thornton Cleveleys vehicle fires

Detectives are investigating the cause of multiple vehicle fires,...
spot_img

Subscribe to our newsletter

Business Lancashire will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.

Don't miss

How iGaming businesses build up players’ loyalty

In today’s online industry, smart iGaming businesses prioritise not...

Need some last minute egg-citing Easter gifts?

Who’s ready for a lovely relaxing long weekend? If...

FinTech Pioneer Payrow Offers 30 Days of Complimentary Access to New Clients

A UK financial services provider for SMEs, Payrow is...

What does the regulation of crypto assets mean for businesses?

2021 saw a huge spike in interest in cryptocurrency...

More News

Preston’s only windmill could be converted into an Airbnb

The last windmill in Preston may be turned into an Airbnb or a house share if planning permission is granted. Plunginton's grade-II listed building has...

Northwest Powerhouse Prospa Skyrockets

Prospa Media, an e-commerce growth agency from the Northwest, has made significant strides by augmenting its team by an impressive 50% in a mere...

Burnley’s Saira Hussain recognised as inspirational woman in STEM at the House of Lords.

The UK government commissioned Alison Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship highlighted that women entrepreneurs are underrepresented in the most productive sectors of the UK economy, and...