News from the Council

Surprise! Home workers untrained in data protection

Many workers dispose of sensitive/personal identifiable data by binning it.

More carrot, less stick suggested for repeat offenders in phishing tests

Disturbingly, levels of punishment are sometimes significant.

CPD is handled badly in appraisals, says the BCS

But CPD is a core part of any professional qualification or certification.

InfoSec Europe: Apprenticeships are the answer for cyber skills

"The younger cyber education starts, the better."

Cyber First Girls Competition kicks off

For girls who've got what it takes.

DCMS: Cyber skills and diversity are an ongoing problem

Only 24% of businesses are encouraging cyber security training.

(ISC)2 embarks on trial of online exam invigilation

Organisation has waited significantly longer than other providers.

Many cyber degrees, but few NCSC-accredited

Some course are pure cyber; others include additional concepts such as A.I.

BCS qualifications approved by Ofqual

Includes qualifications for adults with little or no experience.

CyBOK is seeking proposals for projects

Proposals are invited in four specific areas.

97% of Office 365 users don’t use MFA

MFA is recommended to mitigate security risks.

Diversity and inclusion in cyber security

Areas for improvement in the profession.