Selecting a cyber and information security support specialist
There are a number of recognised training organisations providing qualifications and accreditations in cyber and information security support. Use only providers who have the appropriate qualifications, such as:
CISMP Certificate in Information Security Management Practices,
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional or SSCP Systems Security Certified Practitioner Certified Information
GICSP Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
Information Security (7550)
- From a number of universities:
MSc in Information Security and similar degrees
You should also check for membership of an appropriate professional body such as the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP)
Look for references and recommendations from trusted sources. See if you can consult a reference site who can vouch for the quality and efficiency of their work. Check their website, LinkedIn profile and Twitter feed.
