Our year 12 T level engineering, systems and controls learner benefitted from a masterclass delivered by Raghav from TATA Consultancy Services, focusing on cyber security. 

Tata Consultancy Services is an IT service that partners with many of the world’s largest businesses, helping to transform them through technology. They work in many sectors many such as banking, communications and media, public services and travel. 

Learners enjoyed an interactive discussion-based session which challenged their knowledge and understanding of cyber security. Raghav discussed key ways that hackers try to get data such as phishing and malware attacks. He detailed how these attacks differ when they are targeted at large corporations such as banks and hospitals in comparison to personal attacks. He also offered valuable tips to keep yourselves safe when using the internet.  

"It was interesting hearing about the dangers of the internet and how we can protect ourselves from them. I was also unaware of the ways companies protect themselves against this threat but feel I understand it more now," Yaqoub, year 12 learner. 

Our visitor concluded the session by sharing career pathways into the cyber security industry, whilst sharing his personal career progression and the responsibilities in his role at TATA.  

Reflecting on the impact of this session, Teacher Shameem shared, “Raghav’s masterclass on cybersecurity was closely aligned with the T Level curriculum, focusing on analysing various engineering roles and exploring the future of engineering. He explored key aspects such as engineering responsibilities, safeguarding engineering systems, and understanding communication systems like the Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing. The session also emphasised technologies used to protect communication and database systems through cybersecurity (from unit 2,3,7 and 14). Additionally, it supported the curriculum's connection to industrial placements and career pathways. Raghav’s insights on cybersecurity and career advice provided learners with valuable opportunities to explore roles within the engineering sector of cybersecurity. Thank you for taking the time to deliver such a valuable learning experience!”