UCEN Manchester named Check Point SecureAcademy partner
UCEN Manchester has officially joined the Check Point SecureAcademy programme, joining a global network of academic institutions working with Check Point to help address the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.The partnership with Check Point software Technologies, a pioneer and global leader in cyber security, provides UCEN Manchester students with direct access to industry-leading curriculum, professional certification pathways, and hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security technologies designed to prevent cyber attacks before they impact organisations.
As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and AI-driven, initiatives that bridge the gap between academic study and real-world security practice are more critical than ever. Through SecureAcademy, UCEN Manchester students will gain insight into how modern cyber attacks evolve and how organisations defend against them using prevention-first, intelligence-led security approaches.
By embedding Check Point’s SecureAcademy curriculum into computing and cybersecurity programmes, UCEN Manchester students will benefit from:
- Specialised expertise: integration of Check Point’s advanced security architecture into the classroom
- Professional certification: clear pathways to industry-standard credentials that command respect in the global job market
- Hands-on practical experience: direct exposure to the enterprise-level technologies used to protect some of the world’s largest organisations
- Industry-relevant skills: the ability to apply prevention-first security principles in real-world operational environments
The partnership with Check Point will ensure that graduates enter the workforce with a versatile skill set, capable of navigating a complex and ever-evolving threat landscape.
Michael Walsh, Deputy Principal and Dean, said: “Securing a partnership with Check Point is a significant achievement for our School of Computing and Cybersecurity, reflecting our commitment to building strong links with industry and ensuring our programmes remain aligned with real-world employer needs.
“By working closely with a global cybersecurity leader, we are equipping our students with the technical skills, practical experience and professional confidence required to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving security landscape.”
Through the Check Point SecureAcademy programme, UCEN Manchester students will also gain exposure to AI-powered threat intelligence informed by Check Point’s global threat research, helping them understand how cyber defenders proactively stop attacks before they cause harm.
Graduates will enter the workforce equipped not only with technical knowledge, but with the adaptability, prevention-first mindset, and real-world understanding demanded by modern security operations environments. To find out more about our courses and industry links, visit our School of Computing and Cybersecurity.
