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Spotlight on MoD professions

Cyber Security in the Ministry of Defence

What’s it like to be a Cyber Security Professional in Defence?

Cyber Security is an important and exciting specialism in the Ministry of Defence (MOD).  The cyber threat from our adversaries has increased and cyber security is essential for operational success. Defence needs people who are competent, confident and enthusiastic in the field of Cyber Security – it’s a great career choice! 

Watch this short video to discover where a Cyber career in Defence could take you.

Government Security Profession

The Cyber Security specialism is an integral part of the Government Security Profession alongside Personnel, Physical, and Technical Security. 

Learn more about the four specialisms within the Government Security Profession in the following link Government Security Profession Career Framework and watch the short video which defines each of the specialisms.

“My first placement has been in CySAAS (Cyber Security Assessment and Advisory Service) with the Service Delivery and Practice Management team, and it’s safe to say that it has been a great introduction to the MOD and to my new career in Cyber Security. The team are so supportive even when I want to tear a process apart and rebuild it or dream up a complex solution to an enduring problem. My main role within the team is to build and maintain a metrics base in which our Senior Leadership Team are informed and take to strategic meetings, helping inform on Defence’s cyber security maturity”

Tony, Defence Digital Cyber Security graduate apprentice

Professional Development

Professional development is crucial for both your career success and ensuring Defence has the skills needed to address increasing security threats in an ever-changing landscape. 

Cyber Security professionals in Defence are supported by a Head of Professions team, dedicated to connecting you to opportunities to build your expertise throughout your career with us. 

From apprenticeships to mentoring, re-skilling opportunities and secondments, there’s something for everyone.  You’ll also have access to cutting-edge training from the Defence Cyber Academy and leading industry partners like Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, ensuring you stay ahead in this dynamic field.

 Professional Membership and Accreditation 

The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) is our main partner. Membership and accreditation should be a key objective for Cyber Security professionals across Defence.

With the MOD’s corporate membership, you can benefit from becoming a CIISec member to progress your Cyber Security career and receive the accreditation and recognition your professional competency deserves.  Opportunities include networking, events, a comprehensive learning resource library, and access to the Associate Development (ADP) and Full Development Programs (FDP). You can learn more about membership of the CIISec by accessing this link – The Chartered Institute of Information Security

Defence Cyber Academy

The Defence Cyber Academy (DCA) is part of the Defence College for Military Capability Integration (DCMCI) at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (Defence Academy of the United Kingdom) and is a centre of excellence for cyber learning, development and outreach for UK defence and government, providing technical skills and specialist education. 

The DCA provides a focus for foundation and role-specific cyber training for operators and practitioners as well as strategic cyber education for generalists and defence leaders across the rank range junior to senior officer and civil servant equivalents. These courses prepare students for integrated operating and campaigning roles across the cyber community, delivering in support global, multi-domain operations. 

“Working in Cyber Operations, every day can be different, challenging and rewarding. This could be supporting a reactive task, where pace and attention to detail is everything or working proactively by looking at exciting ways to defend our network. You have the opportunity to develop your Cyber skills, learn new techniques and work on interesting projects and technologies”.

Lorraine, Defence Digital Cyber Operations

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