IT umbrella company contractors could be about to benefit from a newly launched cybercrime initiative.
At the beginning of July, the International Cyber Security Protection Alliance launched in England’s capital and this could create some exciting opportunities for the UK’s IT workers. This is the first time international law enforcement agencies have come together with businesses and governments to fight cybercrime.
David Cameron, the UK prime minister explained that the government has already injected an extra £650 million into improving the national infrastructure and protecting against the threat of cybercrime. However, he went on to explain that the nature of the threat calls for a global rather than a national response.
ICSPA will invest in training and the exchange of expertise on an international scale will create a network that is powerful enough to combat cybercrime, he added.
Meanwhile, workers in the IT and telecoms sector have been enjoying pay rises well above the national average.
Specialist recruiter Greythorn says the average IT sector salary has risen by 7.5% to more than £46,000 over the past 12 months. Bonuses rose by an average of 19% to £8,740 during the same period.
The MD of Greythorn, Paul Winchester, said this year has been good for IT professionals so far. Many companies have had to hire more staff for their technological departments and the increase in salaries reflects the need to get the best talent on board. The large increase also proves that experienced, talented professionals are thin on the ground and companies have to pay a premium to get the best people for their organisation.
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