It was an amazing event! Well done to the winners and thanks to our former students and now industry experts! 👾🎮🕹️Thanks also to Ninja Kiwi Games for their support! ❤️

February's D&A Decade spotlight is on Richard Gordon, Cyber Security Engineer at D&A. Richard’s journey showcases that you don’t have to have all the answers, you just need to take the first step. 👏😍 👉 Read Richard's story here on our website - ac.pulse.ly/frywbhpis7

Our Richard is back with today's #CyberScotlandWeek tip! And this one is a real eye-opener! 👀 Did you know that performing arts venues can be at risk from hackers who can disrupt sound & video systems, steal tickets & have the potential to interrupt live shows? That's right! 😮

Turns out the hair and beauty industry isn't just dealing with bad hair days, but also cyber threats!💅🕵️‍♂️ Did you know beauty devices, like smart mirrors and skin analysers, may contain security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers to access personal data? 👀

D&A College is so excited to be working with City of Sanctuary UK 🧡 as we apply to become a College of Sanctuary. 🙌 We fully commit to their vision of welcome and signed up to the organisational pledge of support. Watch this space! 😍

Richard's #CSW2024 tip today is all about how you can protect yourself and your business in the hospitality industry! 👩‍🍳✔️ Did you know that tills used in restaurants are prime targets for cybercriminals, as they often use older systems, that are not updated regularly? 👀

Hey there horticulture enthusiasts! Richard is back with a CyberScotland Week fact for you! 🌱 Did you know that internet-connected irrigation systems and smart farming equipment are susceptible to hacking, posing risks to crop irrigation and water management? 👀

👉 Check out our webpage for more tips from Richard on how you can stay safe online - pulse.pulse.ly/qvggvodfdr #CSW2024 #CyberScotlandWeek #DAtherightplace #ChooseCollege #ChooseDA #DAdecade

Today Richard is here to tell us that your furry (and scale-y) friends could leave you vulnerable to hackers! Yes, you heard us right! 🐱🐉 Did you know that hackers can use smart pet devices to connect to home and company assets to gain entry and steal information or data? 👀

It's the end of #CSW2024 and Richard has one last nugget of knowledge for all you artsy types out there! 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨 Did you know that phishing scams targeting art collectors can trick victims into purchasing counterfeit artworks or disclosing sensitive financial information? 👀

Did you know that D&A offers top-notch Computing and Creative media courses that are not only practical and engaging, but also set you up for a successful future at university? 💻💪 👉 Check out our HNC and HND options for yourself on our website here - ac.pulse.ly/3afckd34x9

Our Esports Society held an open day this afternoon! Students had the chance to sign up for the society, learn about Team DA Dragons & try out facilities 🎮 Ninja Kiwi Games and CORSAIR were there to show their support, along with honorary D&A Dragon & Principal Simon Hewitt. 💜💙

The students and robots were amazing! 🤖🦾

Last chance to apply! 📣 If you are unemployed or in an entry-level digital job, our FREE 4-week Bridging the Coding Gap course will help you gain coding skills employers are looking for & achieve a qualification. ✅ 👉 Find out more and register now at pulse.pulse.ly/m8qbsxv4nk