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Insider Threats: what are they and how to guard against them

While it’s true that malicious hackers present an increasing problem for UK businesses, this isn’t the only concern for an organisation’s cyber team. Sometimes, the threats come from somewhere a little closer to home. 

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Professional Standards

To help build and maintain public confidence in the profession, the UK Cyber Security Council is responsible for standards of practice recognised through our registration titles including Chartered Status as set out in our Royal Charter.

Professional Standards

Ethics

Cyber security professionals operate in a rapidly changing environment, and it is essential that they act with credibility, integrity & professionalism. Our ethical declaration and guiding principles demonstrate the highest level of professional ethics within cyber security.

Ethics

Careers and Learning

Supporting professional development of those working in or aspiring to work in cyber, we support employers and individuals as they make career-shaping decisions, with advice on cyber security skills and career mapping.

Careers and Learning

Outreach and Diversity

Eliminating barriers to entering or progressing within the profession is a core aim for the Council. We promote cyber security as a career option for people of all ages and backgrounds, whether in education, employment, or looking to change career.

Outreach and Diversity

Thought Leadership

Our last pillar focusses on writing and producing thought leadership, white papers, and policy research to champion the voice of professionals and inform government.

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Featured News & Events

Insider Threats: what are they and how to guard against them

While it’s true that malicious hackers present an increasing problem for UK businesses, this isn’t the only concern for an organisation’s cyber team. Sometimes, the threats come from somewhere a little closer to home. 

21 November 2023

Cyber Access Hub for 13-19 year olds

A resource hub for young people aged 13-19, their parents/carers and teachers.

16 October 2023

Industry's First Chartered Cyber Security Professionals

The UK Cyber Security Council has ushered in the country’s first cohort of chartered cyber security practitioners following the launch of its first pilot schemes last year, with an awards ceremony taking place yesterday in London.

06 October 2023

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12 December 2023

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