The Cyber Force recruits separately from the armed services, with less stringent medical standards – and does not require the wearing of uniform. Salaries start at £40,000 with specialist bonuses of up to £25,000. “You can have a zig zag career,” says General Sir Jim Hockenhull, of Strategic Command and overall commander of the cyber services, “you can serve for a few years, go away, come back, or rejoin part-time.
