UKCSC and CyBOK

Showing how foundational knowledge (CyBOK), professional competencies (SFIA), and career pathways (UKCSC) reinforce one another to build a coherent view of the cybersecurity profession

UKCSC specialisms mapped to SFIA and CyBOK

The UK Cyber Security Council’s 15 specialisms define the domains of cyber security practice, while SFIA provides a practical framework to make them usable in organisations. Together, they can form a powerful, integrated framework.

CyBOK SFIA mapping

This page maps the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) knowledge areas to the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)

Briefing for employers

Areas to consider when exploring the CyBOK, SFIA, and your cyber security workforce

Illustrative levelled role families for UKCSC specialisms

By applying SFIA’s seven levels of responsibility, each specialism gains a structured career path within and between the specialisms.