By: City AM
February 9, 2021
The government has launched a new independent body to oversee standards in the UK’s booming cybersecurity sector.
Britain’s £8.3bn cyber sector has enjoyed continued growth during the pandemic, as a shift to homeworking has encouraged businesses and individuals to sharpen up their online sector.
The government said the new UK Cyber Security Council, launched to coincide with Safer Internet Day, is aimed at bringing the industry in line with other professions such as law, medicine and engineering.
The body will establish the knowledge, skills and experience required for different cybersecurity jobs and provide guidance for people looking to enter the sector.