UK civil service officials acknowledge the urgent need to increase salaries for cybersecurity professionals to fortify defenses against cyber attacks. COO Cat Little indicated to the Public Accounts Committee that current remuneration is inadequate to attract top talent. A recent National Audit Office report criticized the government's lack of progress in becoming 'substantially' cyber resilient by 2025, pointing to low salary offers as a barrier to recruitment. Although traditionally controversial, reforming salary structures is necessary to secure skilled leadership in cybersecurity.
Cat Little emphasized that to attract top cybersecurity talent, Whitehall must consider salaries exceeding that of the Prime Minister, due to a talent scarcity.
Despite historical norms against civil servants earning more than the Prime Minister, the government faces a talent crisis in cybersecurity that necessitates payment reform.
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