You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity
Mon 2 Nov · 13:00
Abertay cyberQuarter
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On 2 November 2026, Robbie Tyrie from Torridon Cyber will present a talk at Abertay cyberQuarter in Dundee, focusing on how to enter the cybersecurity field. The session will cover various career paths, necessary skills, and practical steps for students looking to break into the industry.
Cybersecurity isn't just for hackers. Robbie Tyrie (Torridon Cyber) shares careers, skills and practical steps to break into the industry.
Think cybersecurity is just for technical geniuses and expert hackers? Think again. In this engaging and practical talk, Robbie Tyrie, Founder of Torridon Cyber, shares how students can break into the world of cybersecurity, explore the wide range of careers available, and discover the skills, mindset and practical steps needed to land that first opportunity. You don’t need to know everything to get started — you just need to know where to begin.
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You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity takes place on Monday, 2 November 2026 at 13:00.
You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity is held at Abertay cyberQuarter in Dundee (1 Bell St, Dundee, DD11HG).
Entry to You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity is free.
The forecast for You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity is Partly cloudy · 9°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Abertay cyberQuarter can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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On 2 November 2026, Robbie Tyrie from Torridon Cyber will present a talk at Abertay cyberQuarter in Dundee, focusing on how to enter the cybersecurity field. The session will cover various career paths, necessary skills, and practical steps for students looking to break into the industry.
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Cybersecurity isn't just for hackers. Robbie Tyrie (Torridon Cyber) shares careers, skills and practical steps to break into the industry.
Think cybersecurity is just for technical geniuses and expert hackers? Think again. In this engaging and practical talk, Robbie Tyrie, Founder of Torridon Cyber, shares how students can break into the world of cybersecurity, explore the wide range of careers available, and discover the skills, mindset and practical steps needed to land that first opportunity. You don’t need to know everything to get started — you just need to know where to begin.
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When is You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity?
You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity takes place on Monday, 2 November 2026 at 13:00.
Where is You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity taking place?
You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity is held at Abertay cyberQuarter in Dundee (1 Bell St, Dundee, DD11HG).
How much are tickets for You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity?
Entry to You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity is free.
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The forecast for You Don’t Need to Be a Genius Hacker to Work in Cybersecurity is Partly cloudy · 9°C.
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