The NCSC’s Cyber Advisor Scheme has been with us for some time now. The scheme aims to provide small to medium sized organisations with cyber security advice and support. The Cyber Advisor Scheme is operated by IASME, the NCSC’s partner. The initial focus of the scheme is to help organisations implement the technical controls defined by the Cyber Essentials scheme.
To become a Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials) the advisor must work for an NCSC assured service provider and pass an assessment which evaluates:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Cyber Essentials’ technical controls.
- Competence in providing practical, hands-on support.
- Ability to understand and work with small and medium sized organisations.
The Cyber Advisor assessment is not a trivial exercise and the current pass rate is only around 50%. Whilst many candidates are technically competent, they often struggle with the consultancy skills aspect of the assessment.
Consult MB Ltd, with its roots in cyber security consultancy and status as a Cyber Essentials Certification Body, has developed a 1-day training course for potential Cyber Advisors. This course covers the technical requirements and consultancy skills needed, aiming to prepare candidates for the Cyber Advisor assessment.
The training course is delivered in-person, but can also be offered as an on-line webinar. If you are interested in preparing for the assessment by attending the 1-day course, please get in touch via our contact form.