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Our website includes a full introduction to the different routes into cyber security and compares different training and qualification options.

The UK Cyber Security Council (that's us), will ensure anyone interested in an exciting career tackling online threats has access to world-class training and guidance.

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What's on offer?

There are many ways of getting into cyber security and many different places to start the journey, as shown by the variety of courses and qualifications on offer.

We outline each of the key routes, including what you need to start and where you can go with it afterwards.

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Our tools include:

1. CAREER MAPPING TOOL

This career mapping tool will take you through the different knowledge areas within cyber security to assess where your skills or interests currently lie and what specialism would be best suited to you.

2. CYBER CAREER FRAMEWORK

This section of the site contains detailed information on 16 different cyber security specialisms.

3. CERTIFICATION FRAMEWORK TOOL

This framework allows you to see which certifications may be useful to you, within the different specialisms and at which point of your career.

4. TRAINING and QUALIFICATIONS

Cyber security has a wide range of entry routes including apprenticeships, degrees, online learning and bootcamps.

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