UKCSC
SFIA Level 1
Follow
Follow
SFIA Level 2
Assist
Assist
SFIA Level 3
Apply
Apply
SFIA Level 4
Enable
Enable
SFIA Level 5
Ensure, advise
Ensure, advise
SFIA Level 6
Initiate, influence
Initiate, influence
SFIA Level 7
Set strategy, inspire, mobilise
Set strategy, inspire, mobilise
Responsibility, accountability and impact.
Follows instructions, completes routine tasks under close supervision, and requires guidance. Learns and applies basic skills and knowledge.
Assists and supports others, works under routine supervision, and uses discretion to solve routine problems. Actively learns through training and on-the-job experiences.
Performs varied tasks, including complex and non-routine, using standard methods. Plans and manages own work, exercises discretion, and meets deadlines. Proactively enhances their skills and impact.
Performs diverse complex activities, supports and supervises others, works autonomously under general direction, and contributes expertise to deliver team objectives.
Accountable for achieving workgroup objectives and managing work from analysis to execution and evaluation. Provides authoritative guidance in their field and works under broad direction.
Influences the organisation significantly, makes high-level decisions, shapes policies, demonstrates thought leadership, fosters collaboration, and accepts accountability for strategic initiatives and outcomes.
Determines overall organisational vision and strategy, operates at the highest level, and assumes accountability for overall success.
Digital forensics
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Cyber Security Management
Incident response
Network Monitoring and Intrusion Detection
Vulnerability Management
Security testing
Cryptography and
Communications
Communications
Secure Operations
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Secure System Architecture and Design
Cyber Security Audit and Assurance
Data Protection and Privacy
Secure System Development
Cyber Security Governance and Risk Management