Join the leading cyber security community in Yorkshire
Join our business leaders, professionals and academics and become a catalyst for change in Yorkshire
What We're All About
Our Purpose
A Cyber Cluster is an informal network of people and organisations who work in, or have an interest in cyber security.
We help cyber companies grow by communicating initiatives and trade opportunities while providing a networking platform to share ideas and best practice, encourage collaboration and identifying partnership opportunities.
YCSC is a not-for-profit organisation whose work forms a key deliverable of the National Cyber Strategy.
YCSC Needs You!
Employee Engagement
Culture is important to the people who work for you. We help you demonstrate your values by supporting local community initiatives and promoting growth in your region.
Philanthropy
We are a non-profit organisation who are focused on investing in the economic and social well-being of the local cyber security communities.
Brand Awareness
Our sponsors’ logos and brands are promoted at our events, on our websites and showcased on our social media channels and are aligned with ours.
Revenue Opportunities
Our work promotes growth in the region and allows us to showcase the amazing services and solutions that our sponsors offer. Our ecosystem focuses on business collaboration and innovation.
Our Projects
Across Yorkshire, the YCSC is bringing together the best and brightest in the industry. From unparalleled networking opportunities to inspiring future generations, the YCSC provides a wealth of unique opportunities.
Knowledge Bank
Our Knowledge Bank is full of educational resources for all skill levels, written by industry professionals with a passion for cyber security.
Research and Innovation
A core component of this will be researching, analysing and mapping national and regional cyber security skills programmes; including evaluating the funding of these programmes.
School Learners Outreach
We pay particularly close attention to the career pathways available to students when they leave education, to assist in their transition into the industry.
UKC3
Working with UKC3, the YCSC seeks to build thriving cyber ecosystems, innovation and skills in the region.
Our Partners
‘I joined YCSC in 2018 to support efforts to grow the cyber security industry ecosystem in the Yorkshire area. As a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking it also offered opportunities to engage with the wider community. We are also keen to develop cyber opportunities generated by new technology solutions.’
‘The YCSC has allowed me to explore my interest in cyber security, given me invaluable exposure to the industry and continues to connect me with cyber security professionals within the region. My involvement with the YCSC over the past years has not only confirmed my career choice but has also enabled me to extensively develop my knowledge, skills and work experience within the field.’
‘I joined the YCSC in September 2020 when I started my career in cyber security as a way to build my network in the local community, since then I have met some amazing professionals who have helped me develop in the industry, been involved in various projects and even been given opportunities to give back to the local community by attending school engagement days and careers fairs.’
‘I joined YCSC after attending my first event at Asda House in Leeds back in 2019. I found the network of professionals to be welcoming, and the speakers to be very informative. I found it reassuring to hear our company experience similar challenges to others in the retail sector. I was hooked! I wanted to hear more around how my peers overcame the challenges I faced!