News from the Council

New resource: Mappings of University and Professional Training Programmes to CyBOK

CyBOK underpins the Council’s ongoing work on its careers framework.

Blazing success in NCSC CyberFirst

2022 competition for girls aged 12-13 now open.

CyBOK 1.1 launched

The new version is, like its predecessor, freely available.

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Should we have a special month for cyber awareness?

NSA and quantum cryptography

Is the NSA worried about quantum computers?

HMRC warns students of scams

Students with part-time jobs are at increased risk of being scammed, it says.

The NCSC’s first CCP specialism is live

Risk Management is first to launch.

Degree apprenticeships: they’re a thing and they’re in cyber

The NCSC has formally certified its first two “degree apprenticeships".

Lack of training is a major reason behind council data breaches - report

Councils' average spend on security training per employee is £1.58.

UK Government promises new cyber strategy

Mentioned in the Government's new UK Innovation Strategy.

BCS: Learn about the cyber past to protect yourself in the future

Today's cyber criminals have similar opportunities to their historical peers.

UK Government report: the blame game of poor recruitment

With 37% of vacancies “hard” to fill, the disconnect needs addressing.