Articles from The Cyber Scheme
We write regularly on issues that matter to our industry – from filling the talent pipeline to improving diversity and giving technical advice on our exams. Please contact us if you would like to write a guest blog for The Cyber Scheme.
Seismic Shifts – the merging of IT and Engineering
CEO of The Cyber Scheme Charles White writes about the influence of Industry 4.0 and how we need to ensure smart technology doesn’t create life-threatening problems alongside the solutions it
Work Experience – a week to remember
Our student Tom talks about his key takeaways… “Cyber Security is a dynamic and multifaceted industry, and my experience at The Cyber Scheme vividly showcased this. Whether it was the
Chartership: Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy…Custodians of the profession, top dogs, unicorns. All phrases that were used to describe the applicants we encountered at The Cyber Scheme, as we undertook a pilot
Why IoT Security Is A Big Deal
The internet of things (IoT) has transformed the way we live and work by affording us new levels of convenience. Smart fridges and Alexas can order our food, smart watches
Chartership Application Process Breakdown
The Cyber Scheme’s Operations Manager Ella Chamberlain breaks down the application process of becoming chartered in the Security Testing specialism. So, you’re interested in Chartership, think it sounds like a
Route to Security Testing – Chris Burton
Guest article by Chris Burton, Head of Professional Services – Pentest People How It Started A few months ago, my friends at The Cyber Scheme approached me to write an
CSFL: a Reflection
The Cyber Scheme’s Lead Assessor Paul Richards reflects on the first CSFL session two weeks on. We sat down with Paul Richards this week to hear his take on the
Cyber Security Chartership Licensed Bodies Announcement
The Cyber Scheme are delighted to announce that, alongside our strategic partners The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), we are one of the first ever Licensed Bodies for Cyber
Understanding The CSFL Syllabus
This article highlights the key subject areas you need to understand to pass the CSFL exam. The Cyber Scheme‘s CSFL assessment to measure the competence of a junior and/or graduate
What is CSFL and why do we need it?
The CSFL (Cyber Scheme Foundation Level) is an entry level technical training course and assessment designed to bridge the gap between entry level and industry ready practitioner. This practical training
SASIG: Why Did I Become A Member?
By Andy Jones, Strategy Director for The Cyber Scheme I have had the pleasure of engaging in constructive and informative discussion with a wide range of stakeholders of all backgrounds
Zero to Pentester
Guest article by Ross Mitchell, Cybersecurity Consultant Cyberis First published in IT Security Guru It’s rare for a young individual in high school to identify what they want to do
A Message to our Supporters
A message to our Sponsors from CEO Charles White
Chartership Application
Application Guidance for Professional Registration – Security Testing Specialism There are three professional registration titles aligned to the Council’s professional standard. These are: Associate – An Associate title is awarded to a cyber professional
Becoming a Cyber Advisor
By Peter Lannon, Technical Director – Assure Technical What is a Cyber Advisor? The Cyber Advisor scheme was set up to provide small to medium sized organisations (SME’s) with
How to Encourage Diversity in Cyber Security
Diversity in cybersecurity means bringing people from unique backgrounds, educational levels and schools of thought into the workplace. A heterogeneous workforce inspires new ideas and mindsets to help solve problems
Why We Are Making Our Assessments More Accessible
At The Cyber Scheme we believe everyone should have access to a career in security testing. This was at the forefront of our minds for example when creating our new
The UKCSC and their role in professionalising the Cyber Security industry
Professional Standards and Chartership You will have heard about the UK Cyber Security Council. What is it and why was it brought about? The UK Cyber Security Council was introduced
Professional Registration – a background
Establishing Chartership in the cyber security industry Chartered professions have existed since 1272, chartered status proving a professional’s ability and credibility and providing confidence and assurance of their knowledge and
Mind your $@*%& Language!
By Paul Richards – Cyber Security Instructor and Lead Assessor at The Cyber Scheme I was on-site, on an engagement, when I could hear my point-of-contact (POC) in the next
Practical Steps to Close Your Cyber Skills Gap
There has been a lot of noise made about the problem of the Cyber Skills Gap, but not masses of coherent exploration of what the solutions could look like. How
What is Chartership?
The UK cyber security council- what is it and why was it brought about? The UK Cyber Security Council was introduced in March 2021 to be an independent body that
BSides Cheltenham
Our Developer Alex recently attended BSides Cheltenham on behalf of The Cyber Scheme, here is an account of his day there: On the 3rd of June I attended BSides Cheltenham
Andy Jones becomes Chair of the Professional Standards Working Group at the UK Cyber Security Council
June 05, 2023 Director of Strategy at The Cyber Scheme, Andy Jones has secured the role of Chair of the Professional Standards Working Group of the UK Cyber Security Council.
A Month of Cyber Advisor
It’s now a month since The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) launched the Cyber Advisor scheme to help smaller organisations achieve key cybersecurity controls and standards. The Cyber Scheme reflects
What to Look for When Choosing a Pen Test Provider
Guest Blog by Zac Amos, Cyber Security Features Writer CISOs must outsource cybersecurity assistance if they need to supplement internal staff or perform specialised tasks their teams aren’t trained for.
NCSS2023: How to Run a Red Team Without losing Friends and Alienating People
The Cyber Scheme recently attended the National Cyber Security Show in Birmingham, whilst there we attended a talk by Gemma Moore the director and co-founder of of Cyberis on Red
Who exactly is The Cyber Scheme?
What does The Cyber Scheme do? What are your core values? Established in 2013, The Cyber Scheme is at the forefront of the security testing industry in the UK. We
More about Cyber Advisor – what’s in it for you?
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced the full launch of its Cyber Advisors scheme to help smaller organisations achieve key cybersecurity controls and standards. The Cyber Scheme are
Introducing Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials Implementation)
The Cyber Scheme has been licensed as an Assessment Provider by IASME, who are operating the scheme on behalf of the NCSC. Over the next few weeks we will be providing more
Everything you need to know about the VA+ Exam
The VA+ is a comprehensive remote exam that has been developed in conjunction with NCSC and IASME and is a requirement for all Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) assessors that do
Why We Need Neurodiversity in Cybersecurity
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 can be fast-paced and complex,
How To Upskill Your Cybersecurity Team
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 cybersecurity education for their employees.
What We Learned At The CyBOK Showcase
By Sean McCormack, Operations Director at The Cyber Scheme I attended the CyBOK Showcase event on the 28th of February at the Science Museum in London. The event was chaired
How to Think Like a Hacker to Boost Cybersecurity
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 a defensive perspective, focusing on
Cyber Advisor Update
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 assessments. The Proof of Concept
Understanding the CSTM Syllabus: Information Gathering
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.
Your IoT Devices Are a Cybersecurity Weak Link
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, computers and sensors that share
Understanding the CSTM Syllabus: Networking
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 all key areas of knowledge
Why Are There Less Women In Cyber Security?
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.
Understanding CSTM Web Technologies
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 our website showing all key areas of
How Can the Cyber Security Industry Beat Burnout?
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 graduates or career changers. Perhaps
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