As an information security and data privacy consultancy, we work with our clients to find solutions that will work for them and support them as they identify and manage their risks. Our mission is to ‘end bad security and privacy and part of our approach is to offer our clients a wide range of training packages tailored to their needs. 

The Cyber Security Skills Gap

The recent shift in the approach to working, and how people work means that more people are keen to upskill, not only in their specific areas of expertise but in new fields. If we exclude cyber security professionals already working directly in cyber sector companies, 85% of the people fulfilling cyber roles in the private sector have transitioned into this position from a previous non-cyber role. These statistics show that it is possible to retrain and upskill into cybersecurity even if you are not familiar with the field at first. 

However, despite the retraining numbers, there is still a huge skills shortage in cybersecurity. A 2022 Ipsos report on Cyber-Security skills in the UK labour market writes:

“Approximately 697,000 businesses (51%) have a basic skills gap. That is, the people in charge of cyber security in those businesses lack the confidence to carry out the kinds of basic tasks laid out in the government-endorsed Cyber Essentials scheme and are not getting support from external cyber security providers. The most common of these skills gaps are in setting up configured firewalls, storing or transferring personal data, and detecting and removing malware”

Gaining Cyber Security Skills

At Principle Defence, not only do we want to encourage business owners to protect their businesses through skill development, we want to encourage individuals to retrain and learn the cyber skills they need to gain employment, progress in their careers, and protect the organisations they support. A skills shortage in cyber security is a global issue and there is an estimated shortfall of 3.5 million cyber security professionals  worldwide. 

Some of the soft skills that really benefit those looking to retrain in cyber security include: 

• Analytical Thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Being able to work as part of a tem

We support our learners and organisations undertaking cyber security training with us with our 3S delivery model: Skills, Strategy, Support.

Our team of highly trained and experienced experts come from various sectors including Government, Telecoms, Third Sector and Legal proving that we can support you with a wide range of security and privacy matters regardless of the industry sector. Through our 3S delivery model, and our desire to change the security culture in the workplace, we equip our clients with the tools they need to successfully protect their data and information and we do it in a language that everyone can understand.

Our courses help people break into the cybersecurity and privacy industry, help people progress in their careers, and assist organisations with managing their risks. These range from Quantitative Risk Training, privacy certifications, and Train the Trainer courses.

The Business Show & Retrain Expo 2024

Sometimes it can be difficult to start the conversation about cyber security training so we will be exhibiting at The Big Business Show & Retrain Expo at ExCel London on the 13th & 14th November 2024. For over 25 years, The Business Show events have connected business owners & entrepreneurs and shared knowledge, skills and advice. In addition to this, Retrain Expo takes into account the world of entrepreneurship and supports people through coaching, community and technology. Come and talk to us on stand B1100 between seminar theatres 12 and 13.

If you have any questions, or want to discuss options for your business, feel free to contact us and we would be more than happy to tailor training packages to suit your needs.