News from the Council

Artificial intelligence in cyber security

For students considering their choice of degree, the timing is perfect.

Looking for a different cyber role? Join the Army.

Cyber security skillsets are core to tomorrow’s defence forces.

Why there’s a place for creativity in security

Why? Because hackers are creative, too.

Should I recruit based on skills, or take a punt?

Our usual desire is to recruit someone who fits the job description.

Diversifying the cyber security hiring pool

Consider hiring people with 'non-traditional backgrounds'

McAfee and London colleges announce partnership

Joint careers sessions, workshops and placements.

CIISec CEO: poor recruitment means poor diversity in cyber

Collaboration between recruiters and organisations needs to improve.

DCMS report focuses on the UK’s cyber recruitment pool

Concludes with recommendations in four categories.

Government funds skills plan to help close the cyber skills gap

Aims to bring 200 new people into cyber-security.

Fewer Comp Sci school students leading to a wider cyber skills gap

Report authors also express concern about out-of-date skills.

Global telco launches new cyber skills training platform

Build and simulate customised attacks.

Cyber teaching growing in the UK, but needs to be more practical

'Courses are too theoretical', say students