Building a Skilled Cyber Security Workforce in Five Countries

Abbreviations and acronyms

The following are the main abbreviations and acronyms cited in the report. Other abbreviations and acronyms cited occasionally are defined where used.

A-Level	Advanced Level
Beng	Bachelor of Engineering
BSc	Bachelor of Science
CAD	Computer-Aided Design
CAM	Computer-Aided Manufacturing
CO	Cabinet Office
CSIIF	Cyber Skill Immediate Impact Fund
CyBOK	The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge
DCMS	Department for Culture, Media and Sports
DfE	Department for Education
DSTI	Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
EPA	End-point Assessment Plan
FE	Further Education
FSM	Free School Meals
GCSE	General Certificate of Secondary Education
HE	Higher Education
HEIs	Higher Education Institutions
HTQs	Higher Technical Qualifications
ICT	Information and Communication Technology
IfATE	Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
IoTs	Institutes of Technology
ISA	Income Share Agreement
ISCED	International Standard Classification of Education
IT	Information Technology
KSBs	Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
L	Level
MAP	Mayor’s Academies Programme
NCFE	Northern Council for Further Education
NCSC	National Cyber Security Centre
NLP	Natural Language Processing
OFS	Office for Students
OJPs	Online Job Postings
SDL	Sector Delivery Lead
SMEs	Small and mid-size enterprises
SOC	Cyber Security Operations Centre
SSBM	Semantic Skill Bundle Matrix
STEM	Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
UCAS	University and College Admission Service
UKC3	UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration
UKRI	UK Research and Innovation
VET	Vocational Education and Training
WIN	Workforce Integration Network