Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) has appointed Declan Doyle as ethical hacker to run its programme run through Abertay University.
Doyle recently graduated from the university in Dundee and had been working with the SBRC cyber team during his degree.
His role will involve giving presentations and offering cyber security advice to SBRC member organisations.
Doyle said: “I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of technology and crime. Ethical hacking is about offensive security and helping organisations identify their weak points to ensure they don’t fall victim to digital criminal activity.
"I’m excited for the opportunity to help Scottish businesses improve their cyber security and become more cyber resilient.”
SBRC chief executive Jude McCorry added: “As technology rapidly advances, the need for ethical hackers and cyber security specialists increases every year.
"Identifying and mitigating weaknesses is a vital component of any organisation’s cyber security strategy. As ethical hacker, Declan will play an important role in helping Scottish businesses identify vulnerabilities and better secure their data.”
Th appointment follows SBRC’s recent appointment of Kirstie Steele as Cyber Resilience Community lead at the non-profit organisation which supports Scottish businesses.
