In 2018, the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) funded the creation of the UK Cyber Security Council, which launched in March 2021. The UK government will look to the council as the authority on the cyber profession as it works to implement and enforce consistent standards for the industry.
In January 2022, DCMS issued a public consultation on proposals to develop the cybersecurity profession in the UK. The proposal looks to provide clarity to the industry by looking at similar established fields such as accounting, law, and engineering that already have professional standards and pathways in place. Additionally, the proposals set out to address pathways into the profession and make it more accessible to a wider range of skills and skill levels.
The UK has prioritized the adoption of digital technologies and that has become a critical aspect of the national infrastructure. Therefore, it is important that cybersecurity plays a fundamental role in the evolution of the business and government needs in the UK.
As an industry leader and the largest not-for-profit association of certified cybersecurity professionals in the world, (ISC)² took the opportunity to address the issues presented by DCMS and provide feedback on the proposals.
You can view the summary of the entire (ISC)² opinion online which includes our association’s response to the following areas of the proposal:
1 - The Role of Government in The Professionalisation of the Cybersecurity Workforce
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