Award-winning cyber security firm, Cool Waters Cyber, has announced the expansion of its team and the opening of a new headquarters at the Tremough Innovation Centre in Penryn. The company aims to create new high-tech careers for young people in Cornwall through its Cornish Cyber Apprentice Scheme.
Two new members, Jamie Barnett and James Nixon, have joined the team, standing out from a pool of 30 other apprenticeship applicants. This addition brings the total team size to six.
Mark Faithfull, Founder of Cool Waters Cyber, expressed his excitement about the team’s growth and the expansion of their headquarters, emphasizing their commitment to increasing opportunities for high-tech careers in Cornwall.
Cool Waters Cyber was recently appointed as Cornwall’s first and only Assured Service Provider by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This prestigious status acknowledges certified providers of security advice and sets Cool Waters Cyber apart from other firms in the UK.
As an NCSC Assured Service Provider, Cool Waters Cyber is trusted to deliver cyber security advice to businesses across the UK. The company’s focus is on helping all organizations, including charities, obtain Cyber Essentials certification. This certification not only protects businesses from common cyber threats but also opens doors to new business opportunities and public sector contracts.
Mark highlighted the company’s recent collaboration with fellow Tremough Innovation Centre resident, RJ Working, a restorative leadership program advisor. Cool Waters Cyber assisted RJ Working in obtaining Cyber Essentials certification, enabling them to take control of their cyber security.
Matt Harrington, Head of Cornwall Innovation Centres, commended Cool Waters Cyber’s growth and success in the important field of cyber security. He emphasized the significance of cyber security for all business owners and praised Cool Waters Cyber’s appointment as an Assured Service Provider, which adds credibility to the company.
The Cornwall Innovation Centres consist of three locations across Cornwall: Truro (Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre, Treliske), Pool (Pool Innovation Centre), and Penryn (Tremough Innovation Centre). These centers aim to inspire dynamic individuals to build innovative enterprises and achieve business success. Currently, over 150 businesses operate from these locations.