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Glasgow uni launches SOC

by Mark Rowe

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has officially launched its Security Operations Centre (SOC). The uni’s partnering with data centre and cloud services firm Proact, and the cyber-security intelligence company LogRhythm. The university says students can gain critical training by mimicking a real-world environment. The SOC offers a ‘safe’ environment for students to tackle cyber-attacks of all shapes and sizes.

Jackie Riley, Head of Department for Cyber Security and Networks in the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), says: “The value of the new SOC is that it takes education beyond the classroom. Students can experience real-life scenarios to increase their understanding of security situations, enabling them to respond quickly and effectively.”

The SOC officially opened on Wednesday, October 23 at an event which saw all partners discuss the latest developments in cyber-security. The opening coincided with Scottish Government’s work to drive digital transformation, where businesses of all kinds are encouraged to use digital services. Pictured (photo by Paul Chappells) are Wayne Barraclough, Chief Security Officer, Proact; and Jackie Riley, Head of Department for Cyber Security and Networks at GCU.

Wayne Barraclough, Chief Security Officer at Proact in the United Kingdom, says: “We’ve seen first-hand how the training at GCU prepares students for careers in cybersecurity. We’ve employed a number of graduates from their ranks and are proud to contribute to a new generation of cybersecurity talent.

“The SOC will offer a great opportunity to simulate the demands and complexities we experience as part of our day-to-day delivery of security services. It not only brings together industry-leading technology and software, like we operate in our SOC, but allows us to share our knowledge to help students develop for the industry.”

And Jonathan Zulberg, Director of Sales Engineering at LogRhythm, EMEA, says: “We see this as an investment in the future of cybersecurity. LogRhythm empowers organisations to improve the maturity of their security for faster threat detection and response, which is achievable with a combination of the right technology, processes and people. With access to our award-winning NextGen SIEM platform, students at GCU can develop much needed skills for our industry by learning how to uncover critical threats and minimise risk.”

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