First fast-track cyber recruits graduate from Defence Cyber Academy, Shrivenham, delivering on the Strategic Defence Review

More than 30 new training places available for people aged 18-39 years old as 2026 recruitment opens to expressions of interest

Graduates join new Defence Cyber & Electromagnetic Force to fight 90,000 annual cyber-attacks on UK defence, safeguarding our national security

The first fast-tracked cyber specialists have graduated from accelerated basic training today, strengthening Britain’s defences against growing and changing online threats.

The inaugural group of around 30 graduates will now enter operational roles, securing defence’s networks and services at the digital headquarters in Corsham, helping to protect critical national infrastructure against the more

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