Cyber PATH students learn from industry leaders

Cyber PATH has reported back on an exciting collaboration with one of its national ambassadors, Chainalysis, which allowed its students to gain an exceptional understanding of blockchain.

The exclusive 5-week virtual session which ran in February and March of this year, allowed Cyber PATH students to dive into cryptocurrency and blockchain fundamentals, network with their professionals, and learn about careers at Chainalysis.

At the end of the session, students had the opportunity to sit for a Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Certification (CCFC) exam and add a credential to their list of accomplishments.

Not only did the students gain invaluable knowledge, but they were also able to network with Chainalysis professionals and were given the chance to win a £1,000 scholarship.

Speaking about the Crypto Capstone initiative, Alex Cable (pictured above), Vice President N-EMEA at Chainalysis, said:

“We were excited to work with the Cyber Resilience Centre Network and the Cyber PATH students. We are committed to developing a strong talent pipeline and encouraging young people to pursue careers in cyber and blockchain. “Through this course, we aimed to help the students recognise the value and context of cryptocurrency relative to the traditional financial system and understand the underlying blockchain technology enabling cryptocurrencies. “Upon completion, the students were able to describe key concepts and technology, recognise the value proposition of cryptocurrencies and understand how to begin constructing risk assessments drawing on blockchain analysis. “For Chainalysis, it was an opportunity to work closely with students who are already pursuing a technical career in related topics such as Engineering, Computer Science, Cyber Security or Information Technology. “These are the people we want to encourage and attract. We hope that the course engaged them and whetted their appetite to work in and around blockchain.”

Lucy Taylor is one of the 37 students who enrolled on the course, here’s what she said about the experience:

“The Chainalysis course was a great opportunity to get an industry-recognised certification that will really help when it comes to getting a graduate job. The instructors were passionate and knowledgeable about crypto, and I always felt comfortable asking questions about things I was unsure of.”

Also on the course was student Bartlomiej Kajak, who said:

“The course provided fresh, up-to-date information on blockchain technology and explained its fundamentals. The tasks were engaging and helped reinforce the concepts. I enjoyed the deep dive into how blockchain works and the cryptocurrency economy. Additionally, the course provided insight into cyber security and forensics around the main topic, which is particularly interesting for me. Despite having previous knowledge, I have learned many new things.” 

Detective Chief Inspector Fiona Bail, Head of Cyber PATH at the time, added:

“We’d like to thank Chainalysis for the opportunity they have provided for our Cyber PATH students; this is precisely the kind of initiative that will help to develop the talent pipeline. The information and knowledge they share is invaluable to the students, who will gain valuable insights from a global leader in blockchain technology. “The students on the course were both enthused and engaged; the opportunity to network with and learn from industry experts was exceptional and greatly appreciated”.

Chainalysis is a blockchain data platform that provides data, software, services, and research to government agencies, exchanges, financial institutions, and insurance and cyber security companies in over 70 countries. Its data powers investigation, compliance, and market intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases and grow consumer access to cryptocurrency safely.

Cyber PATH recruitment began on June 2, and to give you an insight into what you can expect from a role that puts students in a paid-for role whilst they study, find out more via https://nationalcrcgroup.co.uk/cyber-path and apply for this unique opportunity.

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