Written by Annabelle Nicholson, Sustainability & ESG lead at Victrex.
Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal business processes. Implementing effective cybersecurity measures is particularly challenging today because there are more devices than people, and attackers are becoming more innovative.
The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 has seen a significant shift, with certain roles emerging as particularly critical due to evolving threats and technological advancements:
- AI Security Specialists: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into business operations, there's a need for professionals who can secure AI systems, as well as, identify and mitigate AI-specific risks and/or develop security strategies for businesses to follow.
- Ethical AI Auditors: This role is all about ensuring AI systems are developed and used ethically and responsibly. This can involve assessing the accuracy and fairness of AI algorithms, identifying potential biases in AI models and working with functions across a business to promote ethical AI implementation.
- Cyber Threat Analysts: Organisations are investing in professionals who can proactively identify and analyse cyber threats, enabling them to respond swiftly to potential attacks and also identify trends and weak spots in a company’s defence against such attacks. This can involve researching malware and phishing attacks, working with teams to resolve breaches and reporting and measuring a company’s threat landscape.
- IT/Digital learning manager: Organisations are having to quickly adapt the way in which they train/teach employees how to use AI technology. This means not only highlighting the advantages of AI and how processes and operations can be improved through its use, but also how the AI should be used from a security perspective.
If you’re considering a career in cybersecurity, check out the official government website to explore available apprenticeship opportunities.
