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The BH Academy

At BH Consulting, we are aware that the skills shortage of experienced cybersecurity, AI, and data protection, professionals is a major concern in Ireland as in many other parts of the world. We wanted to do something to help combat this issue. This is why we set up the BH
Academy.

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BH academy

We established the BH Academy to nurture recently graduated students through the initial phase of their careers. We recruit third level graduates looking to start a career in cybersecurity, data protection, or AI, and offer them a full time position for two years while sponsoring an appropriate masters program. We also provide mentorship of their research and their work, direct work experience, and industry certifications to augment their academic knowledge. The goal of this program is to provide graduates with the opportunity to develop their technical skills, their business knowledge, and gain experience so they can thrive in their chosen career.

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We have just had two employees complete the BH Academy. Our Cybersecurity Analyst, Anne Marie O’Donnell was hired in July 2019. We sponsored her Masters in Applied Cyber Security with Technological University Dublin (TUD). Anne Marie has finished her Masters and became a full-time employee with us here at BH Consulting. As well as this, our COO and privacy specialist, Dr. Valerie Lyons has successfully completed her PhD in Information Privacy with Dublin City University.

Ann-Marie’s story

Anne-Marie joined BH Consulting in July 2019 through the BH Academy and has completed a fully funded part-time MSc in Cybersecurity while working as a Cybersecurity Analyst. BH Consulting are committed to providing continuous mentoring and exposure to different aspects of cybersecurity throughout the program, and this has given Anne-Marie the opportunity to take the theoretical knowledge she gained through the degree and apply it in the workplace.



BH Consulting’s main focus is to ensure that everyone who comes through the BH Academy program achieves success and finishes with a Master’s Degree. To ensure success, BH Consulting provided Anne-Marie the time needed to ensure she could meet her assignment deadlines and exams, and this was done through flexible study leave arrangements. With the help and support of BH Consulting, Anne-Marie has successfully completed her Master’s.

“I have found my time working with BH Consulting and participating in the BH Academy to be an enjoyable experience. I am always encouraged to try new things and feedback is always constructive and positive. I have a mentor I can call on if I need support with a work task or questions regarding college, as well as the support of the entire BH Consulting team. Making the choice to come to BH Consulting as my first industry role out of college, was the best decision I could have made. I have had the opportunity to work and learn with an amazing team of people, who have all contributed to my growth in this industry.”

Anne-Marie O’Donnell
Cybersecurity Consultant

Why get in touch with BH Consulting

BH Consulting is a trusted, independent cybersecurity and data protection consultancy with over 20 years of experience. Whether you need expert guidance on compliance, risk management, or security strategy, our team delivers practical, vendor-neutral advice tailored to your needs.

  • Trusted by global brands and public sector bodies
  • ISO 27001-certified team with deep domain expertise
  • Proven track record in delivering real-world solutions
  • Flexible services: CISO/DPO as-a-Service, audits, training & more

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