Articles from The Cyber Scheme

Guest Blog by Zachary Amos Technology often provides people with unique opportunities and solutions, and neurodiversity offers much of the same to a workplace. Cybersecurity

Guest Blog by Andrea Collins Cybersecurity preparedness is vital amidst increasing security threats. This is why more and more companies globally have prioritised additional professional

Guest Blog by Zac Amos, Cyber Security Features Writer Thinking like a hacker is the key to maximising network security. Many people approach cybersecurity from

The NCSC invited organisations, including The Cyber Scheme, to help develop a new Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials) service by funding the initial 100 Cyber Advisor

This article highlights the key areas of information gathering  you need to understand to pass the CSTM exam. Our full syllabus can be found on our website showing all key areas of knowledge for CSTM. The Cyber Scheme‘s CSTM training maps the CSTM syllabus and will give you the confidence to sit our NCSC-accredited exam knowing the topics and knowledge domains that are likely to come up.

Guest blog by Zac Amos, cyber security features writer Internet of Things (IoT) technology has become indispensable in today’s business world. These technologies include devices,

This article highlights the key areas of networking you need to understand to pass the CSTM exam. Our full syllabus can be found on our website showing

In 2021 a joint study between the NCSC and KPMG found that women account for only 36% of the cyber security work force in the UK. This is an improvement on the figure from 2020, with the same report finding that women accounted for 31% of the cyber security workforce in the UK.

This article highlights the key areas of web technologies you need to understand to pass the CSTM exam. Our full syllabus can be found on

When it comes to penetration testers, we often talk about the gap in the market; that we need more people entering the industry whether that’s

By Sean McCormack, Operations Director for The Cyber Scheme I’ve always admired people who knew exactly what they wanted to do, who followed a very

There are core areas of technical knowledge that need to be understood ready to pass your CSTM exam. Our full syllabus can be found on

I attended the Cyber Pathways event in London on behalf of The Cyber Scheme recently – Emily Kinsella and I spent the day talking to recent graduates,

In the ever-expanding world of cyber it is important to accommodate those joining the industry, as such there are changes you can make to create

When someone brings up the topic of the cyber security industry there is a clear image that springs to mind: the stereotypical hacker in a

Charles White, managing director of The Cyber Scheme’s thoughts on why The Cyber Scheme needed to step up. Few will know that The Cyber Scheme

“Thank you for taking your assessment with the Cyber Scheme. Unfortunately, you haven’t been successful on this occasion” Paul Richards, Lead Assessor for the Cyber

By Debi McCormack, Sales and Marketing Director, The Cyber Scheme The demand for cybersecurity skills is on the rise in all sectors, but the supply

By Paul Richards, Head Of Training & Assessment, The Cyber Scheme Becoming an ethical hacker or penetration tester at practitioner level takes between three and

Our Marketing Director Debi McCormack has been talking to Shona Wright of TechSpark UK about the challenges and initiatives around building a career in ethical hacking. Read the article here

What is commonly known as the cyber security ‘career pathway’ isn’t a pathway at all – it’s currently a bit of a meandering mess through impenetrable standards,

Press Release July 14 2022 JOINT COLLABORATION: APM GROUP  (APMG) AND THE CYBER SCHEME are working together to create exams and accreditation programmes in the

It’s acknowledged amongst candidates wishing to obtain a Check accreditation with The Cyber Scheme that this exam isn’t easy. In fact, on any given day

We’re happy to announce we have another new Sponsor on board – welcome to AMR CyberSecurity. Martin Walsham, Principal Consultant at AMR CyberSecurity, states, “AMR is proud

As media partners of Cyber LIVE 2022, a virtual and real world cyber security conference, we are happy to share the news that tickets and sponsorship

Plans are at an advanced stage to unify The Cyber Scheme with innovative not-for-profit partners, within the framework of a charitable trust status which will operate to

Did you know 1/3 of cybersecurity professionals have had personal experience of harassment online? Sign the ‘Respect In Security’ Pledge – we did, committing to