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British Civil Service Launches Cyber Track

August 20, 2024
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The British civil service is launching a new cybersecurity track within its Fast Stream program, aimed at graduates with the potential to become future leaders in the Civil Service. This prestigious scheme will accept applications later this year and is designed to specifically target individuals with specialized cyber skills. The initiative is a response to increasing concerns over a shortage of cybersecurity talent in both public and private sectors, reflecting the growing importance of cyber expertise in today’s digital landscape.

The Fast Stream website has hinted at two new specialist schemes for applicants focused on cyber security and risk management, with more details expected to be released soon. The formal recruitment campaign is set to launch on October 10, ahead of the opening of applications. This move highlights the government’s recognition of the critical need for skilled cyber professionals, particularly as the threat landscape continues to evolve.

Despite the initiative’s potential benefits, starting salaries for Fast Stream positions, which are around £31,000 ($40,000), are significantly lower than those offered for entry-level cyber specialists in the private sector, especially in London. This disparity has raised questions about the government’s ability to attract the best talent amid fierce competition from the private sector. The then-deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, acknowledged the salary challenges and indicated that the government was considering ways to improve compensation and other benefits to draw top cyber experts into the civil service.

The discrepancy in salaries is particularly evident when comparing positions in the UK to similar roles in the United States. For instance, an infosec supervisor position at the U.S. Department of the Treasury offers a salary of up to $183,000 (£147,000) per year, highlighting the challenges faced by the UK government in recruitment. Ciaran Martin, the former head of the National Cyber Security Centre, expressed concerns about the public sector’s ability to compete with private sector salaries, emphasizing that while government work can be inherently interesting, it may not be enough to attract top-tier talent without significant salary adjustments.

 

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  • British Civil Service Launches Graduate Cyber Scheme to Attract Specialists
Tags: August 2024British civil serviceCyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber threatsCybersecurityFast Stream programUnited Kingdom
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