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Barriers to Cyber Security Careers: Cyber Access Network (CAN) Research Survey

The Cyber Access Network (CAN), launched by the UK Cyber Security Council and UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration (UKC3), supports students (16+) and career changers seeking a career in cyber security.

This research aims to better understand regional access and barriers to cyber security careers. Please take 2 minutes to complete this short survey—your input will help us identify challenges and bridge the cyber skills gap.
1.Current region
2.I am a....
3.To what extent do you agree with the following....
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Disagree Nor Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not sure
I can access cyber security training in my region.
Cyber security training in my region is affordable.
Cyber security training in my region is high quality.
I would need to leave my region to get my first cyber security job.
I would need to leave my region to advance in a cyber security career.
Cyber security careers are well promoted in my region.
There is an active cyber security community in my region.
4.What kinds of cyber security employers are you aware of in your region?
5.What would make cyber security career opportunities more accessible in your region?