BT to recruit 900 people to work in its security business

Telecoms giant to hire 170 graduates and apprentices as part of the recruitment drive

Telecoms giant BT will recruit 900 staff over the next 12 months to work in its security business, in what it says is a drive to protect consumers, businesses and governments from the growing threat of cyber crime.

All the recruits will work in a range of cyber security and related support-services roles.

BT said that it already employs more than 2,500 security professionals - many of which work in its security operations centres across the world. The company works on solutions including anti-virus and parental controls for consumers, as well as managed security solutions for enterprises.

To meet what it called a growing demand for cyber security services, BT will hire 170 graduates and apprentices as part of its recruitment intake. They will undergo training in BT's security academy in a range of areas, including physical security, penetration testing, threat intelligence, risk management, security operations and sales.

The majority of the roles will be based in the UK, with many of the recruits based in BT's security operations centres in London, Sevenoaks and Cardiff. BT is also looking to hire security specialists from across Europe, the Americas, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific.

The telecoms company is holding an open afternoon where potential recruits between the age of 16 and 19 can find out more about the scheme. They can apply here.

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