Cheryl Torano is an ethical hacker and cybersecurity professional. She currently works as Business Development Manager for the Abertay cyberQuarter where she supports the growth of the cyberQuarter, their partners and the wider Tayside Ecosystem.
Cheryl graduated from Abertay’s Ethical Hacking programme in 2017 having undertaken an accelerated BSc Hons degree. Prior to that she studied HND Computer Networking and Internet Technology at Dundee and Angus College.
Following graduation, she took up a role with Brightsolid as a Cybersecurity Engineer. During this time, she completed an MBA in Business Administration in Cybersecurity.
Cheryl is on the Scottish Women in Cyber committee, chapter lead for the and Ladies of Dundee Hacking Society, and a key member in the Scottish Cyber Cluster. Most recently, Cheryl took on the role as chairperson for the Tay Cities Digital Ecosystem Group.
The cyberQuarter
The cyberQuarter is a new £18m cybersecurity research and development centre housed within Abertay University. This initiative brings together students, academics, and organisations to help solve global cybersecurity challenges.
The Abertay cyberQuarter aims to:
- Increase technical problem solving for industry.
- Increase industry-academia interaction and collaboration.
- Increase access to cyber employment opportunities in the area.
With a worldwide shortage of cybersecurity skills, we are offering businesses access to new talent, as well as giving real-world experience to our students. This is especially relevant if you are keen to recruit our Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity graduates or from our partner colleges and other upskilling/reskilling initiatives.
The centre can work with businesses across all sectors, raising awareness of cybersecurity and developing fit for purpose cybersecurity solutions while continuously developing the skills of students and professionals.
To join our exciting new venture or find out more, get in touch at: [email protected]