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[i] Pedley, D., McHenry, D., Motha, H. and Shah, J., 2018. Understanding the UK cyber security skills labour market. United States Sentencing Commission, Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts, http://www.ussc.gov/FEDREG/05_04_notice.pdf.

[ii] DCMS/IPSOS Mori (2018), Understanding the UK cyber security skills labour market. See also DCMS (2019), Cyber security skills gaps, research findings on the UK cyber security skills labour market, DCMS, UK

[iii] DCMS (2019), Cyber security skills gaps, research findings on the UK cyber security skills labour market, DCMS, UK

[iv] https://www.forensicscolleges.com/careers/computer-forensics-examiner

Thursday 30th June 2022

WMG at the University Of Warwick

There continues to be a significant global cyber security skills shortage, with a particular demand for candidates that possess strong forensics/analytical skills. More than half (54%) of all UK business and charities have a ‘basic technical cyber security skills gap’[i], in addition, there is a specific demand for graduates that possess forensic/incident response skills. An IPSOS MORI survey commissioned by DCMS[ii] revealed that the largest technical skills gap in an estimated 302,000 business was in forensic analysis (23%). The same report also outlined incident response skills as the 5th highest important skill for those working within cyber security roles – behind understanding the legal or compliance issues, soft communication skills, understanding the impact of actions or policies around cyber security, and basic technical skills.

A DCMS survey showed that 59% respondents of respondents outlined forensic skills as the most significant skills gap[iii]. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics categorises the digital forensic analyst role as an “information security analyst” role and predicts that demand in this area is likely to grow 32% between 2018-2028[iv].

This year's Digital Forensics Seminar brings together practitioners to share their experiences. With some talks presented under Chatham House rules, you will have an opportunity to hear first hand case studies and understand some of the challenges presented to forensic analysts and investigators.

Some talks will be operating under Chatham House Rules. There is a strict no-photography, no-recordings policy. Anybody caught contravening this will be asked to leave the event.

Digital Forensics Seminar