Guidance

The Government Security Profession career framework

A career framework to support the development of security professionals in Government Security Profession roles.

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As of August 2025, this version of the Government Security Career Framework has been updated and is now available on the UK Government Security website - Security Profession Career Framework

Documents

Introducing government security

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The Government Security Profession career framework

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The Government Security Profession career framework: a user guide

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The Government Security Profession career framework explains pathways into the profession and how to expand your skillset in Government Security Profession roles.

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Government Security Profession

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Published 13 February 2020

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