The Ethics Committee exists to update and refresh the Council’s Code of Ethics, ensuring it is fit for purpose and sets clear guidance on the ethical standards required of any individual or organisation as well as the consequences of any breach of this Code. Within the Committee there will be an Ethics Panel who will convene to investigate any alleged or disclosed breaches of the Council’s code of ethics by member organisations or registrants on the Council’s Professional Register.

Ethics Committee Members:

• Manto Lourantaki - Senior Technical Advisor, Ofcom [Ethics Committee Chair]
• Ken Allan - CISO Board Advisor
• Stephen Breen - Principal Lecturer, London Metropolitan University
• Ian Fish - Lead Cyber Security Consultant
• Joseph Fogerty - Head of the Cyber Resilience Centre and Personnel Security
• Jon France - CISO, ISC2
• Dr Ayman El Hajjar - Head of Cyber Security Research Group and Senior Lecturer, University of Westminster
• Nick Damien - Cyber Security Management
• Sarah Knowles - Co-Founder, Shift Key Cyber
• Elaine A Luck - Head of Governance & Legal, CREST International
• Dr Justin McKeown - Solutions Architect, NCC Group
• Hinesh Mehta - Cyber Crime Manager, Regional Cyber Crime Unit

Technical Advisory Panel (TAPs) members wanted.  

The UK Cyber Security Council professional titles are awarded by specialism, with the exception of the Associate title (ACSP) which is a non-specialism specific title. The UK Cyber Security Council has set up Technical Advisory Panels (TAPs) for each specialism. 

The TAPs are independent, voluntary, expert advisory panels that report to the UK CSC Programme Board. TAP members are made up of subject matter experts within the cyber security profession across specific specialisms. They are a collection of skilled and experienced individuals whom the Council will assemble as topic-based task and finish groups. 

The TAPs are the guardians of quality. They support the UK Cyber Security Council in developing, embedding and ensuring quality within professional registration and related activities across specialisms in cyber security. 

The Panel will need to undertake a variety of tasks and are expected to uphold the Standards of the industry for Professional Registration titles based on the respective specialism. 

Typical responsibilities include: 

• Endorsing professional Standards  

• Endorsing assessment processes 

• Undertaking Audit and Moderation of assessment processes 
• Ratification of initial assessors for the Professional Registration titles, utilising the agreed assessor qualification criteria and person specification. 

The Council are looking for panel members who are subject matter experts in the following specialisms;  

• Secure Systems Development  

• Secure System Architecture and Design 

• Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management 

• Cyber Security Audit and Assurance 

• Incident Response  

• Secure Operations 

• Security Testing 

If you are an industry or academic expert within any of these specialisms can give up to 5 hours a month, remotely, and provide your expert opinion to the Council.  Please send a copy of your CV and covering letter* to volunteering@ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk by 31st August.   

Please note, the selection process will involve an interview with senior Council and NCSC representatives. 

*Your cover letter needs to set out how you meet the UKCSC standard competencies in particular the relevant contextualisation criteria of the specialism you are applying against. 

Link to the TAP Terms of reference can be found here: 

Our Working Groups (TAP drop down) 

Link to the UK CSC SPCC (The Standard) can be found here:  

Standard for Professional Competence and Commitment 

Links to the contextualisation criteria for each specialism can be found here: 

• Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management 
• Secure System Architecture and Design 
• Cyber Security Audit and Assurance 
• Security Testing 
• Incident Response 
• Secure Operations 
• Secure System Development 

About Technical Advisory Panel

The TAP is a representative group of cyber security professionals, across a range of specialisms, from industry to academia. It supports the C-suite & Board of Trustees by ensuring the Council’s strategy includes insight into the current and potential future issues faced by the cyber security profession in the UK and globally.

The panel works on an ad hoc basis and a term is up to 3 years.

The Council are interested in hearing from cyber security professionals with subject matter expertise in specialist areas.

Recruitment for Panels will take place via our website and the member newsletters, however, you can complete the Expression of Interest form, to ensure you are contacted when recruitment is taking place.

• TAP Terms of reference
• SWG -TAP comparison

Our newest working group of young volunteers, working to shape the future of the Council and the cyber security profession.

You can find out more about the Panel here, including their purpose and mission, and more about the individual members.

Specialism Working Group members wanted.  

Purpose of the Specialism Working Groups 

The UK Cyber Security Council is seeking subject matter experts to join Specialism Working Groups (SWGs). These are fixed-term, expert-led groups focused on reviewing and improving the guidance for professional registration in key cyber security specialisms. 

SWGs ensure that specialism-specific guidance remains clear, accurate, and aligned with current industry standards. Their work supports the Council’s Technical Advisory Panels (TAPs), which maintain the quality and credibility of the UK’s professional titles in cyber security. 

Specialisms in Scope 

We are currently recruiting for the following specialisms: 

• Cyber Security Governance & Risk Management 

• Cyber Security Audit & Assurance 

• Secure System Architecture & Design 

• Security Testing 

Role & Responsibilities  

As a Working Group member, you will: 

• Draft and update contextualisation guidance and supporting documentation. 

• Integrate expert insight to ensure alignment with the Council’s Standard for Professional Competence and Commitment (UK SPCC). 

• Respond to peer feedback and collaboratively revise draft materials. 

• Attend remote working sessions (via Teams) and contribute to document development. 

• Represent your organisation or sector while working towards shared outcomes. 

• Comply with Council confidentiality and volunteer standards. 

Who should apply 

We are looking for professionals who have:  

• Recognised expertise in one of the listed specialisms. 

• Familiarity with professional registration processes and standards. 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

• Availability to contribute regularly over the working period. 

Commitment & Format 

Time: Up to 5 hours per month 

Duration: September 2025 – March 2026 

Format: Remote meetings and online collaboration (Teams, SharePoint, email) 

Benefits 

Help shape the future of cyber security professional standards in the UK. 

Network with a cross-section of industry and academic experts. 

Contribute to nationally recognised guidance and assessment frameworks. 

How to Apply 

Email your cover letter and CV to: volunteering@ukcybersecuritycouncil.org.uk 

Applications close 31 August 2025. 

 
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a short professional discussion with Council representatives. 

• SWG -TAP comparison