Government looks to recruit computer experts
Applicants will sit a Cyber Security Challenge, where natural abilities will be assessed using online and in-person examinations. Successful participants will receive university scholarship funds, training course registration, and other perks to help usher in a new generation of cyber experts.
The UK faces a security void that needs to be addressed as the threat of foreign-based cyber attacks increases for western nations. Attacks have become more frequent particularly in Eastern Europe and the far east.
The government is finding some security agents too old, while others who recently moved into the field switching to new positions.
The United States and other western nations have also worked to increase their cyber security efforts. In May, the U.S. Air Force converted 3,000 officers into cyberspace security experts to help prevent cyber attacks against the U.S. infrastructure.
There will be higher demand for security experts hired by government agencies and companies to evaluate their security.