Are you based in the UK? That's probably relevant, it seems like a lot of the cybersecurity sector over here is very friendly with NCSC & SC is required for a lot of roles.
Yeah I've noticed it as well. I suppose it's because the GCHQ can't necessarily pay enough for very talented individuals who are required for certain work, whereas defence companies are somewhat poured with funds. I've heard that a popular path is to start in the government, then to the private sector to earn bank, and then back to public.
Are you based in the UK? That's probably relevant, it seems like a lot of the cybersecurity sector over here is very friendly with NCSC & SC is required for a lot of roles.