Our Story

Arming organizations against cyber threats since 2017.

Where We Started

It started with a bold vision – one that would transform the landscape of cybersecurity training.

In 2017, CEO James Hadley, fresh from delivering GCHQ’s cutting-edge cyber school, had a powerful insight: traditional, passive classroom-based learning just wasn’t cutting it in an era where cyber threats were evolving faster than we could keep up.

James understood that cybersecurity professionals needed more than just lectures. They needed real-world, hands-on experience – a dynamic, agile platform that could immerse them in the latest threats, tools, and techniques, while empowering them to respond to challenges in real-time. And so, he set out to build a solution that would do just that.

Immersive was born: a cutting-edge platform designed to give employees, teams, and organizations the readiness, resilience, and confidence to tackle even the most sophisticated cyber threats head-on.

Since 2017, Immersive has been making that vision a reality, continuously helping cybersecurity professionals grow, adapt, and stay ahead of an ever-changing threat landscape. Because in the world of cyber defense, staying stagnant is never an option – and neither is being unprepared.

Where Are We Now?

2
hubs

in Bristol, UK, and Boston, MA

300+

Employees in the US, UK, and EMEA

189
million

Investment to date

4.3
million

Labs completed

400+

Global customers – some of our big names include Citi, Pfizer, HSBC, UK Ministry of Defence, UK National Health Service

Trusted by top
companies worldwide

customer insights
"The speed at which Immersive produces technical content is hugely impressive, and this turnaround has helped get our teams ahead of the curve, giving them hands-on experience with serious vulnerabilities, in a secure environment, as soon as they emerge."
TJ Campana
Head of Global Cybersecurity Operations, HSBC
"Realistic simulation of current threats is the only way to test and improve response readiness, and to ensure that the impact of a real attack is minimized. Immersive’s innovative platform, combined with Kroll’s extensive experience, provides the closest thing to replication of a real incident — all within a safe virtual environment."
Paul Jackson
Regional Managing Director, APAC Cyber Risk, Kroll
"Exploring cybersecurity can feel like a huge challenge with so many skills to master, but Immersive has made the journey so much easier for me over the past five years. This practical, interactive approach hasn’t just improved my technical abilities—it’s given me a real sense of confidence. I truly recommend Immersive!"
Paul Blance
Specsavers
"I recently got the chance to try out Immersive, and it was an enlightening experience! The gamified learning made absorbing new information quite enjoyable. The community is welcoming, adding to the overall positive atmosphere. It would be fantastic to see more active users, which could enhance collaboration and discussions. Overall, a solid platform!"
Atakan Bal
Mercedes Benz