CyberWorks

Start your business's cyber security journey with our student-led advisory service.

CyberWorks student-led advisory service

UWE Bristol CyberWorks is an advisory service for businesses and charities looking to improve their cyber security.

Any business with an online presence is vulnerable to cyber-attack – this can lead to loss of data and costly down-time. Assessing your current cyber security service is the first step towards understanding your risk.

We recognise that making the first step can be daunting, especially if you have no prior cyber security experience.

CyberWorks is an accessible, affordable first step towards improving the security of your business.

Cyber security students in a consult meeting.

Gold ^award

One of 15 universities in the UK to hold the Gold Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) award.

NCSC ^Certified

Recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

How can CyberWorks help my business?

Our advisors will work with you to help you understand your current cyber security posture, and will give you practical, independent and accessible advice on how to strengthen it.
Whether you’re simply exploring your cyber security readiness or preparing to apply for Cyber Essentials certification, CyberWorks will help you identify vulnerabilities, address weaknesses, and mitigate potential threats.

The service is delivered by our highly skilled undergraduate and postgraduate advisors enrolled on our NCSC-certified Cyber Security and Digital Forensics programme, under the supervision of our senior cyber security staff.

Our advisors gain valuable industry experience, whilst bridging the most up-to-date knowledge into your business.

Cyber security students conducting a hacking test scenario.

Why choose UWE Bristol?

UWE Bristol is one of only 15 universities in the UK to hold the prestigious Gold Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) award, and is the only ACE-CSE within the South West of England.

Awarded by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), this independent recognition highlights our position as a leading hub of cyber security expertise. It reflects our commitment to shaping the future of education, collaborating with industry and government, and inspiring the next generation of cyber professionals.

Our student consultancy is delivered in close working partnership with our academic staff who are recognised by industry and government for their ongoing professional practice in the domain. Our Professor of Cyber Security sits on the UK Government’s Cyber Advisory Board and works closely with industry partners to continuously evolve our expertise and ensure it remains relevant, innovative, and impactful.