Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 18296

Cybersecurity: Recruitment and Labour Turnover

Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

Gordon McKee

LabourGlasgow South

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help improve the recruitment and retention of cybersecurity specialists.

Answer

Kanishka Narayan
To improve the recruitment and retention of cyber security professionals across Government, DSIT launched the Government Cyber Profession in February 2026. The profession will introduce a competitive total employee offer, establish a dedicated Cyber Recru...

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