The cybersecurity retraining program ran from January to March 2017 in the UK, with 55 students enrolling. On 31st March, 2017, the day that the Academy formally ended, 16 of the graduates had already secured a role within the cybersecurity profession. As of 21st August, 2017, 38 were employed in the cybersecurity profession with a further 7 working in other IT roles and putting their security knowledge to good use.
“The Academy was an excellent opportunity and an experience that I will never forget, the standard of instruction was first class. The entire SANS team was very supportive and genuinely cared about all students and quick to offer a helping hand if needed”.
- 2017 Cyber Retraining Academy Graduate