News from the Council

Competency Based Questioning - part 2

"How do you maintain good working relationships with your colleagues?"

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".

Cyber skills: don't just take, give

It’s important that we do what we can to share our skills and experiences.

Access management: not so much a Service Desk ticket, more a way of life

Access Management is a science and a skillset in its own right.

Soft skills: the most important skills for cyber security

Without them, it’s simply not possible to do the cyber job properly.

Networking: supplement your skills and experience

The worst thing you can do in cyber security is isolate yourself from your peers…

Outbound transferable skills

We should aim for and applaud the up-skilling of cyber security practitioners.

Competency Based Questioning - part 1

Key principles to follow when answering CBQ questions.

SANS Institute releases 2021 “Top Skills” report

The majority are general, not technical.

First principles as an essential skill

Providing the ability to step outside what you know.

Cyber security spotlight on... James Murphy, TechVets

Advice for Armed Forces veterans on civilian cyber security careers