How are cyber security careers perceived and how is this changing overtime? What can be done to mitigate negative perceptions of cyber security careers?
Background
In order to ensure the UK is well protected now and in the future we need to build upon our existing knowledge of cyber security risks and the resilience of software supply chains and are working to identify which mitigations the government can leverage to ensure the UK is well protected now and in the future.
We’re also assessing the impact of these mitigations in driving enhanced security measures. A key area of research interest therefore is understanding the consequences of requiring higher levels of cybersecurity for products and digital services sold in the UK. Strengthening this evidence base will help shape and inform future policy work around the regulation of products and business requirements for cyber security.
Some technologies are critical to cyberspace. To build and sustain competitive edge in cyber-related technologies we need a coordinated, rigorous and consistent approach to identify and analyse critical areas of science and technology and prioritise national effort. CSDI is interested inbeing able to better anticipate the science and technology developments most vital to UK cyber power and in analysing thebe opportunities and risks related to those developments.
It is crucial to ensure that digital identity solutions are both secure and inclusive. The directorate seeks to gather further evidence on how best to enable more inclusive digital identity services whilst maintaining robust security measures. Digital identity solutions enable a person to prove something about themselves for the purposes of a transaction, an eligibility check or accessing services. This includes verifying a person’s age when purchasing age regulated products, when undertaking pre-employment checks or opening a bank account. The government is not mandating specific approach, but instead has committed to setting outcomes-based standards in the form of the UK digital identity & attributes trust framework. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-digital-identity-and-attributes-trust-frameworkbeta-version/uk-digital-identity-and-attributes-trust-framework-beta-version)
Organisations that adhere to these standards and agree to oversight from the Office for Digital Identities and Attributes (OfDIA) will receive a trust mark, so that businesses and individuals can be confident that their digital identity solution is safe and secure.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Strengthening Cyber Security Skills in Lancashire
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on strengthening cyber security skills and promoting cyber security careers, directly addressing the question.
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Cyber-Security across the Life Span (cSaLSA)
Despite increased efforts to improve cyber-security for organisations and individuals, growing reports of breaches and attacks suggest that not only are we more vulnerable than ever, but also that there "is no obvio...
Funded by: EPSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on understanding cyber-security attitudes and behaviors across different life stages, which directly relates to how cyber security careers are perceived and changing over time.
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Technology and Adoption: Training on digital security and Psychology of Change
The project is to pilot of development and in-person delivery of a programme for 30-60 hour trainer (coach) training in SW England. This is to build capacity to meet immediate political and social challenges for stronger...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses training on digital security, which is relevant to mitigating negative perceptions of cyber security careers, but does not fully answer the question.