Cork firm launches free cybersecurity course for women

The Women in Cybersecurity Academy, run by Smarttech247, is seeking applications for its next six week long hybrid training course

Minister for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy Ossian Smyth and CEO of Smarttech247 Raluca Saceanu touring the company's Cork headquarters where they launched the next intake for the company's Women in Cybersecurity Academy. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan/OSM.

Applications have opened for a free course that helps women develop skills for a future in cybersecurity. 

The Women in Cybersecurity Academy, now its second year, is run by Cork firm Smarttech247 and has sixty spots available in its intake.