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 […]
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 the strong points of their security strategy. Hackers recognise that every system, program, or device has some weak link. Security professionals should learn to think […]
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 phase has now been successfully completed and we would like to thank all those who participated. We were able to identify a diverse range of […]
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 data to improve efficiency and allow for greater control over daily operations. Whether you’re looking to monitor performance, automate processes or get analysis and insights, […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 we need to discuss why there is this gap? Cyber security is a fast-growing industry which leads to an increase in demand for penetration testers, […]
