UK Civil Service: Cybersecurity Salaries Set to Skyrocket Past PM’s Pay – Because Hackers Don’t Work Cheap!
UK civil service officials admit that cyber hires need salaries higher than the Prime Minister’s to boost cybersecurity. The current pay scale is too low to attract top talent, leaving the government vulnerable. Paying more could save money by reducing reliance on costly contractors and preventing expensive cyber attacks.
Hot Take:
Who would’ve thought that being a cyber ninja in the UK could finally pay more than being the nation’s head honcho? The quest for top-notch cybersecurity talent has the UK government considering salaries that could make the Prime Minister envious. Move over James Bond; the new MI6 stars are in cybersecurity!
Key Points:
- UK civil service acknowledges the need to offer higher salaries for cybersecurity roles, potentially exceeding the Prime Minister’s pay.
- The National Audit Office criticizes government progress towards cyber resilience goals due to low remuneration offers.
- There’s ongoing debate over whether hiring well-compensated cyber experts could save more money than relying on expensive contractors.
- Legacy IT systems pose a significant challenge to the government’s cyber resilience efforts.
- Efforts to assess and improve legacy system management are hindered by complex supply chains and data sharing inefficiencies.
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