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Cyber Security Lead • Leeds/Exeter/London
NHS England

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1. Can you describe your experience with the NIST Special Publications and how you have applied these frameworks in previous roles? Can you describe your experience with the NIST Special Publications and how you have applied these frameworks in previous roles?

2. What strategies would you use to implement ISO 27001 compliance across an organisation like NHS England? What strategies would you use to implement ISO 27001 compliance across an organisation like NHS England?

3. How do you ensure that security standards are not only set but also adhered to by project teams throughout the project lifecycle? How do you ensure that security standards are not only set but also adhered to by project teams throughout the project lifecycle?

4. Can you provide an example of a time when you conducted a security assessment? What were the key findings and how did you address them? Can you provide an example of a time when you conducted a security assessment? What were the key findings and how did you address them?

5. Could you elaborate on your approach to threat modelling and how you've successfully utilised it to mitigate risks in prior projects? Could you elaborate on your approach to threat modelling and how you've successfully utilised it to mitigate risks in prior projects?

6. What methodologies do you use for comprehensive risk analysis, and how do they align with best practices in cyber security? What methodologies do you use for comprehensive risk analysis, and how do they align with best practices in cyber security?

7. Describe a situation where you identified a significant vulnerability. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome? Describe a situation where you identified a significant vulnerability. How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

8. How do you foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that security practices are embedded within development processes? How do you foster collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that security practices are embedded within development processes?

9. Give an example of how you acted as a trusted advisor in a previous role. How did you ensure that your advice was received and implemented effectively? Give an example of how you acted as a trusted advisor in a previous role. How did you ensure that your advice was received and implemented effectively?

10. What techniques do you employ when communicating technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders? What techniques do you employ when communicating technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders?

11. Can you share your experience in driving the development of an integrated cyber security strategy? What key objectives did you set, and how did you measure success? Can you share your experience in driving the development of an integrated cyber security strategy? What key objectives did you set, and how did you measure success?

12. In your opinion, what are the most pressing cyber security challenges facing the NHS, and how would you prioritise addressing them? In your opinion, what are the most pressing cyber security challenges facing the NHS, and how would you prioritise addressing them?

13. What is your leadership style when working with teams that may be resistant to adopting security practices? What is your leadership style when working with teams that may be resistant to adopting security practices?

14. How do you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in cyber security, and how have you applied new knowledge in your work? How do you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in cyber security, and how have you applied new knowledge in your work?

15. Can you share an example of a professional development initiative you've undertaken that has directly contributed to your effectiveness in a cyber security role? Can you share an example of a professional development initiative you've undertaken that has directly contributed to your effectiveness in a cyber security role?

16. What are your key considerations when supporting systems and services throughout their lifecycle to maintain secure practices? What are your key considerations when supporting systems and services throughout their lifecycle to maintain secure practices?

17. How would you approach the scoping and review of security testing reports? What specific elements do you focus on during this review? How would you approach the scoping and review of security testing reports? What specific elements do you focus on during this review?

18. Imagine you are tasked with resolving a security breach within a critical NHS system. What immediate steps would you take? Imagine you are tasked with resolving a security breach within a critical NHS system. What immediate steps would you take?

19. How would you balance the need for security with the operational demands of healthcare provision? How would you balance the need for security with the operational demands of healthcare provision?

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Role: Cyber Security Lead in Leeds/Exeter/London

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