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Cybersecurity: Northern Ireland

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 15 January 2025UIN 23241

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which Northern Irish companies received funding from the £1.8m for regional cyber skills projects.

Answered by Feryal Clark

Cyber Local is a UK government scheme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector. It is part of the government’s work to make the UK more resilient against cyber threats, support economic growth and develop digital skills.

£1.9 million of funding will be shared by 31 projects, details of which can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-local-projects-2025. The downloadable spreadsheet indicates the project location and whether the project focuses on skills, resilience or innovation.

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