Linkedin Live with Craig Dalziel and Danielle Phillips
Date: Wednesday 21st May
Time: 12.00 – 12.30 pm
Location: LinkedIn Live
Craig Dalziel, Head of Tech Recruitment at NRG, will be joined by Danielle Phillips, CEO of CyberNorth, the cyber security cluster for North East England.
Together they’ll shine a spotlight on the region’s growing cyber security ecosystem, the power of collaboration, and how businesses and individuals can get involved to help shape the future of the sector.
Session Overview
Danielle will begin by introducing CyberNorth, its mission, and its three core pillars: Skills, Innovation and Ecosystem. These are the foundations driving their work to position the North East as a recognised centre of excellence in cyber security across the UK and beyond.
Creating Community
Craig and Danielle will explore the value of building a connected cyber community across SMEs, corporates, the public sector and academia. They’ll discuss how partnerships like NRG and CyberNorth are helping address challenges around skills, talent and workforce development.
Spotlight on Talent Development
The session will dive into the new Flexi-Job Apprenticeship scheme launched by Gateshead College in partnership with CyberNorth. This programme is designed to equip apprentices with real-world cyber experience across several organisations.
Key topics will include:
How the PlanBEE apprenticeship model works
The benefits of rotational placements across multiple employers
Opportunities for SMEs with ICT teams to get involved
Why It Matters
Craig will share why NRG became involved with CyberNorth, what the partnership has meant for the business, and how initiatives like these are making a difference in the tech recruitment landscape across the North East.
Who Should Join
This Talking Talent Live is for anyone working in or connected to the cyber sector in the region, including:
Employers in tech and cyber
SMEs with internal ICT functions
Public sector and education professionals
Cyber security specialists and innovators
Anyone interested in strengthening the North East’s cyber community
How to Join
Save the date in your diary and join our LinkedIn Live on Wednesday 21st May at 12pm. Don’t forget to set a reminder!
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Got a question for Craig or Danielle? Drop it in the comments or bring it to the session - we’ll be answering them live!
About Danielle Phillips
As the CEO of the North East’s cybersecurity cluster, CyberNorth, Danielle Phillips is a leading voice within the region and a passionate advocate for the industry.
Her background in corporate communications spans organisations across the UK, Australia, and Asia, where she developed a deep interest in cybersecurity and its critical role in modern workplaces.
Motivated by this interest, Danielle launched her own consultancy, helping businesses effectively communicate the importance of cybersecurity to their stakeholders.
With ambitious plans for CyberNorth and its members, she continues to champion her native North East on the global stage.
