Cyber Security Challenge UK has launched the UK’s first Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in cybersecurity.
The qualification, which has been launched to help address the UK’s cybersecurity skills shortage, is meant to give students an understanding of the whole cyber-domain—from risk management to digital forensics.
According to (ISC)2, the global shortfall of workers in cybersecurity is set to reach 1.5 million by 2020, as countries around the world continue to see a rise in the number of attacks through the cyber landscape. There’s been a rise in the wage and benefits offered to those joining the industry, with 15% of the sector earning over £100,000 per annum; an appealing statistic for anyone looking to join the industry.
“The launch of this qualification marks a significant point in the maturation of the cybersecurity industry,” said Stephanie Daman, CEO of Cyber Security Challenge UK. “The subject is becoming increasingly important and for it to be officially recognized at this level paves the way for individuals to consider a career in the sector much earlier on. You don’t need to be a maths genius or ‘computer geek’ to find a role; cybersecurity encompasses such a wide range of areas—from risk management to biometrics to behavior analytics. We therefore need to attract an equally wide range of students from all walks of life, to fill these jobs. I would urge those at school considering their career options to think about this sector, and those looking for a career change to do so as well.”
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The qualification, which has been launched to help address the UK’s cybersecurity skills shortage, is meant to give students an understanding of the whole cyber-domain—from risk management to digital forensics.
According to (ISC)2, the global shortfall of workers in cybersecurity is set to reach 1.5 million by 2020, as countries around the world continue to see a rise in the number of attacks through the cyber landscape. There’s been a rise in the wage and benefits offered to those joining the industry, with 15% of the sector earning over £100,000 per annum; an appealing statistic for anyone looking to join the industry.
“The launch of this qualification marks a significant point in the maturation of the cybersecurity industry,” said Stephanie Daman, CEO of Cyber Security Challenge UK. “The subject is becoming increasingly important and for it to be officially recognized at this level paves the way for individuals to consider a career in the sector much earlier on. You don’t need to be a maths genius or ‘computer geek’ to find a role; cybersecurity encompasses such a wide range of areas—from risk management to biometrics to behavior analytics. We therefore need to attract an equally wide range of students from all walks of life, to fill these jobs. I would urge those at school considering their career options to think about this sector, and those looking for a career change to do so as well.”
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