Dorset Council Improves Cybersecurity Training Compliance

• •Dorset Council's cybersecurity training compliance increased from 65% to 80%.
• •Changes in measurement methods contributed to the improved statistics.
• •Councillors are now required to complete the training, with potential access restrictions for non-compliance.

Dorset Council has reported an increase in compliance with mandatory cybersecurity training, rising from 65% to approximately 80%. This improvement is attributed to changes in how training statistics are measured, which previously included irrelevant data such as training for external bodies and staff on long-term sickness. The Place and Resources Scrutiny committee highlighted that the timing of data collection influenced the reported figures, as they varied based on when training invitations were sent. Councillors will now be required to complete the training, although there are no immediate sanctions for non-compliance. However, persistent non-compliance may result in restricted access to certain parts of the council's computer system. The council aims to enhance overall cybersecurity awareness among its staff.