What are the most sought-after cyber security skills?

QA Training's Cyber Security Director Greg Newton-Ingham explains which skills are at the top of businesses' wish lists

A much-talked about cyber-security skills gap has left enterprises on the hunt for technical attributes and leadership qualities. In this interview, QA Training's Cyber Security Director, Greg Newton-Ingham, explains which cyber security skills are currently the most sought after by businesses.

This is part one of a two-part interview with Newton-Ingham.

About QA Training:

QA provides more than 50 cyber security training courses that range from end-user awareness and Information Assurance to professional security body certifications. Their expert trainers deliver real-world, hands-on learning that can be applied in the work place. For more information on QA courses visit www.qa.com/cybersecurity or e-mail [email protected].

QA also offers a new Master's degree in cyber security. The two-year, part-time programme gives students the skills to handle security incidents, identify new and existing threats and determine methods to reduce the threat. For more information on the Master's course visit www.masters.qa.com or e-mail [email protected].

Computing and QA Training's Securing Talent campaign aims to raise awareness about the growing need of cyber security skills within industry and government. The campaign hopes to distinguish a clear pathway for people to succeed in the cyber security profession.