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We are the National Cyber Security Centre – part of the UK’s intelligence & cyber agency GCHQ. We help to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.
"Does this make our citizens and our allies safer?" Anne Keast-Butler, Director @GCHQ, spoke at #CYBERUK26 about how security underpins the agency’s freedom to operate and is a central goal that informs decision-making. To watch Anne's full discussion ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ygU...
43% of businesses reported a cyber breach last year. The NCSC offers clear, practical response & recovery guidance to support organisations through a disruptive cyber attack. Don't wait for the breach. Act now to support business continuity, resilience & growth: www.ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/when-c...
The NCSC has co-sealed joint guidance to assist critical national infrastructure operators in becoming more resilient to the expanding cyber threat. The advice, published by the Five Eyes cyber security agencies, outlines six steps to take to successfully isolate vital systems.
"The New AI Reality" – our latest podcast episode – is out now🆕🎙️ The agentic AI world is rapidly changing, but what should you do about it? Tune in as NCSC experts join Alex Hern @hern.bsky.social, AI Writer @economist.com ⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/cybe... #CyberSeries
Next week: NCSC Cyber Series podcast Series 3. Experts explore cyber security issues shaping organisations today: frontier AI, supply chains, resilience & culture, with practical insights on navigating the risk landscape. 🎧Previous eps⬇️ https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/cyber-series-podcast/overview
Today, the UK and partners have exposed Russian state-supported actors LAUNDRY BEAR for a phishing campaign targeting Western organisations. Act now to mitigate the threat⬇️ https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/uk-and-partners-expose-russian-state-supported-actors-for-new-zero-click-phishing-campaign
When a severe cyber incident hits, it will be too late to begin figuring out how to respond effectively. Don’t let disruption become gridlock; it's time to act⏰ https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/how-to-prepare-and-plan-your-organisations-response-to-severe-cyber-threat-a-guide-for-cni
Supply chain cyber attacks are rising, yet just 15% of businesses said they reviewed risks posed by their immediate suppliers in the last year. Get started with embedding Cyber Essentials in your organisation’s supply chain today: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials/secure-supply-chain
Today, the NCSC, alongside international allies, has published a new advisory on defending against the threat from Russian state intelligence actors. To read more on the threat and how to mitigate it ⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/uk-and-...
Don’t wait for the breach, sign up for tailored alerts on the cyber threats to your organisation's IP address. Early Warning delivers an average of 2,000 alerts a month, offering potentially invaluable time to detect and stop a cyber incident. Sign up⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/acti...
This year's CyberFirst Social Value Report highlights the positive impact of early skills investment in classrooms, communities, and ultimately across the wider UK economy and society. Learn more: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-06/CyberFirst-Social-Value-Report-2026.pdf
Whilst frontier AI can ultimately benefit our cyber defences, in the immediate term it is making it easier and faster for attackers to discover and exploit cyber weaknesses. Organisations should take these 5 urgent steps to maintain cyber security fundamentals:🧵
Leaders are urged to make cyber security whole-of-organisation, implement cyber security fundamentals & test incident response plans. For more on what orgs can do to prep for AI & a vulnerability patch wave ⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/prepar...
“Cyber security is a continuous national contest with capable adversaries, requiring urgent, coordinated action across government, industry and individuals to strengthen resilience.” - NCSC CEO Dr Richard Horne delivering RUSI’s Annual Security Lecture this afternoon.
On CYBERUK TV, Brett Leatherman, Assistant Director of the FBI Cyber Division, explained how bringing in outside perspectives can assist with cyber threat response. Cyber resilience thrives when specialist skills, diverse perspectives and real-world insights are connected.
🎉 We are celebrating success across our 2025/26 Undergraduate certification cycle: ✅ 23 university programmes recognised 🎓 3 new universities joining the community 💼 2 apprenticeship programmes achieving NCSC full certification
At #CYBERUK26 Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt Technology Services, shared her experience of leading an organisation through a cyber attack. Read our blog on why resilience matters as much as defence, and next steps to take: www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/wh... Watch the full talk: youtu.be/luvwJDFs7MY?...
Cyber threats to businesses are increasing in frequency and impact, and weaknesses in supply chains are a growing target. Embed Cyber Essentials across your supply chain to help ensure your business operations are protected every step of the way: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials/overview
Professor Simon Shiu spoke with CYBERUK TV on organisations’ responsibility for getting the cyber security basics right. Start with our Cyber Essentials scheme to help protect your organisation against the most common cyber threats: www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessenti...
At #CYBERUK26, experts shared how planning and rehearsing your recovery from an incident is as vital as building your defences. Don’t wait for the breach; improve your organisation’s cyber incident response plans today: www.ncsc.gov.uk/schemes/cybe...
Dr. Margaret Heffernan, expert in management thinking, gave a keynote address at #CYBERUK26 on the psychology behind inaction. It's time for Boards to drive a cultural shift towards proactive cyber security. Find out more⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyber-govern... 🧵
It’s been 1 month since #CYBERUK26 and we’re still buzzing from the amazing energy and conversations. CYBERUK brings together an international community of experts annually for insightful talks, workshops and networking. Watch more highlights⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/@CYBERUKONLINE
Speaking at #CYBERUK26 last month, NCSC CEO Dr Richard Horne spoke about how rapid tech innovation and geopolitical uncertainty are coming together to create a complex threat landscape, making cyber security everyone's responsibility. 🧵
Are you a firefighter or a visionary? At #CYBERUK26 Barbara Grewe spoke about the importance of teams having both, and the need for organisations to have clear strategic priorities when managing cyber risks. 🧵
Our Early Warning service is quick to set up, easy to use and could offer crucial time to combat a potential cyber attack. Sign up to Early Warning today for free malicious activity notifications from the NCSC for UK organisations: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/active-cyber-defence/early-warning
"A cyber attack, when it happens, has nothing to do with technology. It's all about humans." To empower your teams and lead with impact, discover our cyber security culture principles: www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/c...
Don't wait for the breach.⏰ Gain and maintain control of your supply chain with Cyber Essentials, the government-backed scheme proven to protect against common cyber attacks. Act now: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/cyber-essentials-supply-chain-playbook
"Our success as defenders will rely on us embracing AI for defence at least as quickly as adversaries embrace it to attack." Missing #CYBERUK26? Head to our YouTube channel for more key insights: https://www.youtube.com/@CYBERUKONLINE
Leave passwords in the past - today is World Passkey Day! Passkeys are a faster, more secure alternative to using passwords. To learn more about what passkeys are and how to use them, head to: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/passkeys #WorldPasskeyDay
The definition of cyber security is expanding as the forces of technology and geopolitics evolve.🌍 In his #CYBERUK26 keynote, CEO Dr Richard Horne explores what the world might look like in a decade's time and how to defend it. Catch up now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPsjBD1TLn8&t=52s