I'm Lucy, and I'm undertaking intensive retraining in cyber security with CAPSLOCK, with the intention of taking several certifications and, soon, starting a new career.

Why change career? Because I like to learn new things—and it's time for a change.

Why cyber security? I took my youngest—as I have done all my children—on a round of university open days. I've probably visited 25-30 different universities over the last few years.

Universities these days put a lot of effort into open days, and typically include a sample lecture, so that the prospective students get a feel for what it might be like. This particular open day was for software engineering, and the lecturer talked about the research work they were doing in cyber security. I found it fascinating... I was probably the most excited person in the room.

Why CAPSLOCK? I liked the idea of intensive hands-on training with the opportunity to gain industry-recognised certifications.