Cybersecurity is Everyone's Business
By Mike Scott, Communications Manager at Ogi
In the UK, children are learning to code before they learn how to stay safe online. They can write programs for computer games and even design basic apps. But ask them about phishing or password security, and most won’t have a clue.
We’ve done a decent job getting digital skills into schools – but we’ve left out a crucial part: cybersecurity. We’ve taught them how to build, but not how to stay safe.
The same gap runs right through the life-long education system. Entry-level staff, managers, governors, board members – even investors. Cyber still feels like someone else’s job.
Look at what happened on the high street earlier this year. M&S, the Co-op, Harrods – all hit by cyberattacks. It wasn’t just about systems going down.
Cyber still feels like someone else’s job.
Author's summary: Cybersecurity education is lacking in UK schools and beyond.