Data Confidentiality and Secrecy Principle Knowledge
Knowledge of principles for maintaining data confidentiality and secrecy.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is cybersecurity and information security technologies?
This requirement appears in 4.1% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share was broadly unchanged compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts4.1%UK · 2025
Change in share0.0 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Corporate Security Management Skills
Ability to manage corporate security programs and policies.
Cryptographic Technique Skills
Ability to implement cryptographic techniques for securing data.
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Perform penetration testing and obtain ethical hacking certifications for cybersecurity.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Configure IDS/IPS systems to detect and prevent network intrusions.
Secure Coding Practice Skills
Ability to apply secure coding practices to prevent vulnerabilities.
Security Tools and Platforms
Use tools like Fortinet and Faraday for cybersecurity risk management.
Blockchain Development and Security Skills
Ability to develop blockchain applications and ensure security compliance.
Application Security Practice Skills
Ability to implement security practices for protecting applications.
Endpoint Security and Antivirus Solutions
Deploy endpoint security measures and antivirus solutions to safeguard systems against threats.
Modern Authentication Skills (OAuth/OIDC)
Ability to implement modern authentication protocols like OAuth and OIDC.
Cyber Threat Analysis Technique Skills
Ability to apply techniques for analysing cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO26.01. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where cybersecurity and information security technologies appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Security system installers and repairers Example titles: Security installer · Alarm fitter · CCTV engineer · Alarm engineer | 68.0% | |
| 2 | Cyber security professionals Example titles: Cyber security analyst · Soc analyst · Ethical hacker · Security auditor | 55.9% | |
| 3 | Personal assistants and other secretaries Example titles: Personal assistant · Medical PA · Virtual pa · Diary manager | 41.0% | |
| 4 | Medical secretaries Example titles: Medical secretary · Admin clerk · Clerical worker · Clerical officer | 39.9% | |
| 5 | Human resources administrative occupations Example titles: Human resources administrator · People clerk · Admin officer · Admin assistant | 33.2% | |
| 6 | Legal secretaries Example titles: Legal pa · Legal clerk · Admin officer · Probate clerk | 27.0% | |
| 7 | Typists and related keyboard occupations Example titles: Typist · Copy typist · Wp operator · Court reporter | 26.8% | |
| 8 | IT network professionals Example titles: Network analyst · Network planner · Network designer · Network engineer | 26.4% | |
| 9 | School secretaries Example titles: School clerk · Admin officer · Admin assistant · Clerical officer | 25.1% | |
| 10 | Receptionists Example titles: Receptionist · Service adviser · A&E receptionist · Reception manager | 22.6% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Security and Cybersecurity
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cybersecurity and Information Security Technologies Selected skill · Data Confidentiality and Secrecy Principle Knowledge · Corporate Security Management Skills · Cryptographic Technique Skills | 4.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 2 | Security Services CCTV Installation Techniques · Alarm System Installation and Maintenance · Locksmithing and Security Hardware | 0.8% | +0.2 pp | |
| 3 | Networking and Cybersecurity Firewall Technology Knowledge · Identity and Service Standard Protocol Knowledge · Network Security Appliance Skills | 0.3% | 0.0 pp | |
| 4 | Security and Forensic Technology Fingerprint Identification Techniques · AFIS Biometric System Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.