Head of Cyber Security

Role overview

The Head of Cyber Security is responsible for the cyber security specialism. They provide strategic direction, anticipate challenges, drive performance and build the capability required to ensure the security of new and existing services.

Role level – Principal

Role expectations

• Be the primary point of contact on Cyber Security issues with key stakeholders, including external parties, and actively develop strong working relationships
  
• Ensure that the Cyber Security policies and security controls remain appropriate and proportionate to the assessed risks, and are responsive and adaptable to the changing threat environment, business requirements and central government policies
• Champion learning, development and accreditation, cultivate talent and foster an inclusive, diverse and motivated workforce
  
• Work with the heads of specialisms to promote cross-government security-mindedness
  
• Influence, change and impact decisions with both internal and external stakeholders
  
• Promote the Government Cyber Security Profession and advise on Cyber Security risks
  
• Work with industry, including security manufacturers and security consultants, to drive best practice
  
• Drive professional development by working with the Government Security Function to set and drive continuous learning standards

Skills

Core learning

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

LDR512: Security Leadership Essentials for Managers

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management (PCIRM)

SCS Effective Risk Culture Leadership (For Non-Risk Professionals)

ITSM for DevOps

Internet of Things (IoT) Security Standards for Government

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)