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VOICE FOR THE CYBER SECURITY PROFESSION

Learn about the Council

THINKING ABOUT A CYBER SECURITY CAREER?

Careers & learning

DEVELOPING AND RAISING CYBER SECURITY STANDARDS

Professional ethics

FOR ADVICE ON YOUR CYBER SECURITY CAREER

Developing your cyber security career
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Council Memberships Join from September 2021

Organisations

'Expressions of interest' in membership now invited.

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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 ethics

To help build and maintain public confidence in the cyber security profession, the Council operates a Code of Ethics for participating organisations and individual professionals. These provide guiding principles within which the participating organisations and individual professionals can demonstrate good practice.

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

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Upcoming events

22 June 2021

Think Cybersecurity for Government 2021

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23 June 2021

Women in IT Virtual Summit (UK)

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13 July 2021

Infosecurity Europe 2021

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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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