News from the Council

HMRC warns students of scams

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

UK Government promises new cyber strategy

Mentioned in the Government's new UK Innovation Strategy.

UK Government report: the blame game of poor recruitment

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

Australia shows the UK how to teach young people cyber

Proposing to teach cyber security to children as young as five.

DCMS funding welcomed for UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration (UKC3)

£700k for UKC3.

Cabinet Office ramps up cyber training and improves ROI

Spend grew 580% in 2021.

The Council at CYBER UK 2021

Professionalising Cyber Security: Building a Firm Foundation in Education.

Looking for a different cyber role? Join the Army.

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

NCSC CEO: cyber is a life skill, not just an educational subject

Teach cyber security skills earlier than we do, she urges.

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.