Codeclan launches cybersecurity course
Digital skills academy Codeclan has unveiled a new cybersecurity course – saying Scotland can continue to demonstrate its leading role in this area.
The new three-day Cyber Secure Coder course aims to address software security, an area Codeclan said has grown in importance since the onset of Covid-19.
Code Clan chief executive Melinda Matthews-clarkson said many development teams still “only deal with software security after the code has been developed and the software is being prepared for delivery”.
The course, run in partnership with Certus nexus and Logical Operations, welcomes its first candidates in October and a virtual launch event takes place on 18 September, featuring former British military sniper and intelligence officer B en Owen, who stars in Channel 4’s long-running Hunted reality series.
He said cyber security is one of the most crucial areas to address in the modern world. “Codeclan is doing amazing work to deliver innovative training to really enhance the skills in coding which is so integral in the fight against cyber crime… you will always be in demand with specialist skills in this area.”
Matthews-clarkson added: “Scotland already has a proud tradition in soft ware devel - op men ta nd software security, and it’s an area where we can continue to demonstrate leadership. S oft ware security impacts organisations of all shapes and sizes, so business leaders need to give unbridled attention to security particularly at this time.”