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Richard is an experienced security professional, turned educator, with over 15 years in operational security roles. He is driven by a commitment to helping address immediate and longer-term cyber skills shortages and bring a more diverse range of individuals and experiences into cyber through eco-system collaboration.
Richard has designed and architected numerous enterprise and nationwide and international cyber programmes, including CyberFirst for the NCSC, WiCyS (Women in Cyber), global Secure by Design, and the award-winning National Cybercrime Programme.
Richard is an advisor supporting government and industry, he sits on the TechUK Cyber Management Committee, supporting on the skills agenda, NCSC Cyber Startups panel, and is a member of the Offensive Security (OffSec) Advisory Board. He was appointed to the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Digital Route Panel for cyber security skills in 2022.
He pioneered the original cyber security apprentice ‘fast track’ programme with HMG to establish successful Level 4 cyber apprentice opportunities. He is passionate about making a difference through technical education that equips individuals from all backgrounds with tomorrow’s digital skills to maximise their potential and succeed in the workplace.
Securing the Supply Chain: Embracing Zero Trust for Digital Trust
QA's Director of Cyber Security, Richard Beck, looks into the adoption of Zero Trust in the Cyber Security supply chain.
18 January 2024How AI-Powered Cyber Range Elevates Teamworking Success
QA's Director of Cyber Security, Richard Beck, takes a look at the benefits of utilising AI in Cyber Ranges, including collaboration and teamwork.
02 November 2023Guardians of the Future: Ensuring AI Safety
In this blog, QA's Director of Cyber Security, Richard Beck, delves into the latest developments behind AI safety and governance, and its impact for businesses.
31 October 20238 Benefits of Converged OT Cybersecurity
With the number of cyber attacks on the rise, QA's Director of Cyber Security, Richard Beck, lists the key benefits of OT Cybersecurity.
06 October 2023Is Your Business Quantum Safe?
QA's Director of Cyber Security, Richard Beck, looks into the impact that quantum science and technologies will have on businesses.
06 October 2023The Future of Cyber-Enabled Fraud
Deepfake, biometrics and artificial intelligence, QA's Cyber Practice Director, Richard Beck, takes a look at the future of cyber-enabled fraud.
15 March 2023Cyber Pulse: Edition 144 | 5 February 2021
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05 February 2021Cyber Pulse: Edition 146 | 4 March 2021
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04 March 2021Cyber Pulse: Edition 154 | 14 June 2021
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14 June 2021Cyber Pulse: Edition 121 | 21 July 2020
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14 July 2020