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Cybersecurity and Operational Modelling in Transport
As the UK's cybersecurity landscape evolves, the demand for advanced skills continues to grow.
The "Cyber Security Skills in the UK Labour Market 2023" report reveals that 50% of UK businesses lack basic cybersecurity skills, and 33% lack advanced skills. This gap, combined with the rising complexity of cyber-physical systems in transport makes advanced cybersecurity measures essential.
Initiated and funded by Innovate UK and developed in collaboration with the UK’s Catapult Network, the Workforce Foresighting Hub (WF Hub) uses global data to anticipate future skill demands across three critical areas: workforce, supply chain capability and technology. This initiative helps industry leaders and educators understand the changes needed to bridge the skills gap and lead future developments.
For example, transport tunnels rely on complex operational technology (OT) systems for ventilation, fire suppression, CCTV, and power supply - integrating deeply with IT systems. This convergence heightens cybersecurity risks, from legacy vulnerabilities to evolving digital threats. By adopting digital twins and combining human and machine strengths, we can enhance security and resilience in these critical environments.
Shape the future of cybersecurity in transport
Are you ready to shape the future of cybersecurity and operational skills in transport? We’re calling on domain experts, educators, and industry employers to help identify the skills and capabilities essential for tomorrow’s workforce. Join us to address national challenges and drive innovation.
Who we need:
- Technologists and Domain Specialists
Share your expertise to define future workforce capabilities in cybersecurity and operational modelling.
- Educators
Help outline the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed for emerging roles in this sector.
- Enterprises
Contribute insights on the practical skills required to adopt innovation and navigate real-world challenges.
How to participate
Help develop a future workforce that will meet the needs of tomorrow, and positively impact our success and prosperity as a nation.
Register to attend one of our upcoming workshops, participate in collaborative online sessions, and complete short surveys to help shape the future.
Workshop schedule
| Workshop Date | Workshop Title | Attendees | Day | Time |
| 25-Nov-24 | All Hands Onboarding Briefing | All | Monday | 12:00 -13:30 |
| 11-Dec-24 | Initial Cycle Data Capture and Review Workshop 1A | Technologists | Wednesday | 9:00 -11:30 |
| 07-Jan-25 | Define Organisational Capabilities Workshop 1B | Technologists | Tuesday | 9:00 -11:30 |
| 16-Jan-25 | Consolidating Value Chain Capabilities Workshop 1C | Technologists | Thursday | 9:00 - 11:30 |
| 21-Jan-25 | Define Required Workforce Proficiencies Workshop 2A | Employers | Tuesday | 9:00 - 11:30 |
| 27-Jan-25 | Define Prototype Future Occupational Profiles Workshop 2B | Employers | Monday | 13:00 -15:30 |
| 03-Feb-25 | Define KSBs required to equip the future workforce Workshop 3A | Educators | Monday | 13:00 -16:00 |
| 04-Feb-25 | Review KSBs required to equip the future workforce workshop 3B | Educators | Tuesday | 13:00 -16:00 |
| 17-Feb-25 | Preliminary Insight Briefing 4A | All | Monday | 9:00 - 10:30 |
| 19-Feb-25 | Insight Handover for Dissemination | Leads Only | Wednesday | 9:00 - 10:30 |
| 12-Mar-25 | Review of Report and Action Plan | Leads Only | Wednesday | 14:00 - 15:30 |
