UK Cyber Security Council recognises Incident response as new specialism for Professional Registration

CHELTENHAM, UK. December 17th, 2024 - After a successful pilot programme and the training of suitably qualified assessors, The Cyber Scheme has been awarded a License by the UK Cyber Security Council to assess and recommend individuals for the Incident Response Specialism, at Chartered, Principal and Practitioner Levels.

Incident Response is the preparation for, handling of and following up of cyber security incidents, to minimise the damage to an organisation and prevent recurrence. Incident Response protects the security of an organisation’s information systems and data, by following defined procedures to analyse and respond to cyber security breaches. Incident Responders also design and implement measures to prevent a recurrence. 

Responsibilities are varied, and the applicant will be expected to demonstrate their competency in a wide range of situations, explaining how they responded to an incident, what mitigations were undertaken, how the applicant learned from experiences gained in this field, and how they aim to develop knowledge and competency further.

The Cyber Scheme is now inviting individuals currently working within this field to apply for a Professional Title and have created comprehensive resources to aid people through the process, including application guidance, best-case methodology and on-demand webinars. 

The organisation is also able to assist Government and Public Sector workers who are entitled to funding from DSIT’s (Department of Science, Innovation and Technology) Cyber Professional Titles Fund.

In addition, The Cyber Scheme is devising a comprehensive CPD policy and administration portal, allowing registrants who have been awarded a title to manage their ongoing professional development easily, with points awarded for defined activities relevant to their field. 

Andy Jones, Strategy Director at The Cyber Scheme said: “Launching Incident Response as the newest specialism to be recognised for Professional Registration is an important development for the cyber security industry, given the numbers of people who recognise the responsibilities of an incident responder within their job role. 

“The Cyber Scheme continues to be at the forefront of strategic development as an inaugural Licensed Body for the UK Cyber Security Council, and will support individuals as they professionalise their career path from Practitioner to Chartered Level in this and other fields as they are developed.”

To find out more and to apply please visit thecyberscheme.org/professional-title-incident-response.

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