Why choose a career in cyber security?
The UK Government’s Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labour Market 2023 shows a staggering 50% of all UK businesses have a basic cyber security skills gap.
Cyber security continues to remain a critical business issue.
Are you looking to develop your expertise or change your job entirely? With the right training and qualifications, you could have a career for life and earn a very competitive salary.
We have the training courses you need to take your cyber security career in the right direction.
What skills are required?
Cyber security focuses on protecting computer systems from unauthorised access or being otherwise damaged. Cyber security roles are usually technical and require knowledge of the threat landscape, detection/monitoring, technical protection, risk management and cyber incident response.
Information security is a broader category that looks to protect all information assets, whether in hard copy or digital form. A career in information security requires knowledge of cyber security, risk management, information security, data privacy, business continuity, and compliance with laws and standards such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and ISO 27001.
Information security skills and qualifications are crucial to developing a senior management career in roles that include information security manager, information audit manager and CISO (chief information security officer).
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so you can learn at a time and pace that suits your needs – wherever you are.