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DEVELOPING AND RAISING CYBER SECURITY STANDARDS

Professional ethics

FOR ADVICE ON YOUR CYBER SECURITY CAREER

Developing your cyber security career

Government publishes response to its ‘Embedding Standards and Pathways Across the Cyber Profession by 2025’ consultation

Council news

Government Consultation Response to Cyber Resilience

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Our focus areas

Careers and learning

The UK Cyber Security Council supports the professional development of those working in or aspiring to work in the cyber security profession. It seeks to support employers and individuals as they make career-shaping decisions, with advice on cyber security skills, professional development, and recognition through certification and Chartered Status.

Careers & learning

Professional standards and ethics

Cyber security professionals operate in a rapidly changing environment, and it is essential that they have the relevant skills and expertise to undertake their roles effectively. To help build and maintain public confidence in the profession, the UK Cyber Security Council is responsible for Ethics and Standards of practice which are set through the requirements for competence, conduct, and commitment and recognised through Chartered Status as set out in our Royal Charter.

Ethics

Diversity and inclusivity

Eliminating actual or perceived barriers to entering or progressing within the cyber security profession is a core aim for the UK Cyber Security Council. The Council will promote cyber security as a career option for people of all ages and backgrounds, whether in education, looking to change career or already on an existing cyber career path.

Diversity & Inclusivity

Featured news and insights

Cyber security spotlight on...Emma Philpott, IASME

Do not hesitate exploring cyber security as a career, it is a very exciting and …
Interview 05 February

CYBER SECURITY SPOTLIGHT ON...Jon France, (ISC)²

Jon France is the CISO at (ISC)² serving as advocate for security and risk manag…
Interview 02 February

Cyber security spotlight on... Nicola Whiting, NeuroCyber

"As an Autistic I benefit from my ability to process information differently."
Joining the profession 14 December
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Our Conversation with Dr Emma Philpott - A Leader's Brief Special

28 June

Our Conversation with Phil Legg - A Leader's Brief Special (May 2022)

28 June

UK Cyber Security Council Trustee Elections 2022 - MEMBER VOTING IS NOW OPEN!

27 June

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Featured insights

A chain link fence marks a boundary

Where does cyber security stop and data protection start?

ISO 27001 contains no specific reference to data protection.
A stylised representation of a brain, one half structured, one half unstructured

First principles as an essential skill

Providing the ability to step outside what you know.
A black swan glides past on a still pond

Cyber readiness and the next black swan event

Unforeseeable 'black swan' events are usually caused by something foreseeable.

Where to see us, hear us, meet us

04 July 2022

Live webinars: Government Consultation Response to Cyber Resilience with Simon Hepburn and Andrew Elliot - UKCSC Members Only

Webinar

06 July 2022

Virtual International Career Development Conference – Be Bold, Be Brave

Webinar

12 July 2022

Live webinars: Government Consultation Response to Cyber Resilience with Simon Hepburn and Andrew Elliot

Webinar
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Careers, learning and professional development

Why choose a career in cyber security?

There may never be a better time to start your career in cyber security. Learn why.

Getting started in cyber security

Wondering how you can join the ranks of the cyber security profession? Learn how here.

Apprenticeship opportunities

Apprenticeships enable people with no existing cyber security background to enter the profession. Read more.

The cyber security careers route map

Extensive information about every aspect of 16 different cyber security specialisms, from skills to salaries
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