Policy paper

Government statement on the adoption of UK Cyber Security Council standards

The government has set out how it will adopt professional standards developed by the UK Cyber Security Council.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Viscount Camrose
• Published: 15 May 2024

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Statement from HM Government on the adoption of UK Cyber Security Council standards

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As part of the £2.6 billion National Cyber Strategy the government is working to protect and promote the UK online. This includes enhancing and expanding the nation’s cyber skills at every level, including through a world class and diverse cyber security profession which inspires and equips future talent.

In order to be a responsible and democratic cyber power, the UK must have a sustained supply of diverse and high quality individuals in the cyber workforce.  

To help achieve this, the government is working with the UK Cyber Security Council to drive up professional standards in the cyber security sector and improve career pathways. This statement outlines the commitments that government, regulators and members of techUK are making to embed professional standards in cyber security.

This work was announced at the CyberUK 2024 conference. 

For more information, please read the press notice

Published 15 May 2024