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 hosted at Cheltenham Racecourse. BSides is a conference for anyone with an interest in Cyber and Information Security. Upon arrival, I was struck by just […]
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. The UK Cyber Security Council has appointed Andrew Jones as Chair of its Professional Standards Working Group. This appointment reflects Andy’s many years of contribution […]
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 on experience gained – why the scheme was launched, how it has been received and what stakeholders can learn from going forwards. Cyber Advisor is […]
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. One job includes penetration testing, and finding a third-party provider for these invasive cyber defence drills requires extensive industry research and B2B trust. Security professionals […]
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 Teaming “How to run a red team without losing friends and alienating people”. Penetration Testing Vs Red Teaming Penetration Testing: Designed for technical […]
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 examine and accredit hundreds of testers each year under NCSC’s (National Cyber Security Centre) CHECK scheme. What is the CHECK scheme? CHECK is the term […]
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 currently the only Accredited Assessment Provider for the scheme, developed and delivered in partnership with IASME. Cyber Advisor is a targeted consultancy scheme aimed primarily […]
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 information about the scheme for both small business owners looking to procure the service, and candidates wishing to gain the accreditation. Here we start with […]
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, so it could benefit from people with specialised skill sets. What Is Neurodiversity? The word neurodiversity comes from the idea of biodiversity and its benefit […]
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. Interestingly, according to a 2022 Omdia report, 73% of business executives said their team’s cybersecurity performance was more efficient due to ongoing cybersecurity training. Technical […]