National Cyber Security Centre

The Cyber Action Toolkit is a free, personalised cyber security solution for sole traders, micro businesses and small organisations that turns cyber protection into simple, achievable steps for your business. With built-in features that recognise your progress, you can work at your own pace, helping you protect your business’s money and reputation from cyber criminals. It’s Time to Act. Try it now⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eptxF5kK

Cyber Essentials certifications are increasing. Over 39,000 awarded in 2024/25, up 17.5% from last year. See how we’re helping organisations of every size to prepare, protect, detect and respond in our Annual Review 2025, Chapter 2: Resilience at Scale https://lnkd.in/ejdUDefG

Today, MI5 Director General Sir Ken McCallum gave his latest threat update. He spoke of a new era of multiple overlapping threats, and the need to ‘up our game’, together, to make the UK a hard target.   '…whether you’re operating critical infrastructure or investing in cutting-edge tech, there are simple and effective actions you can take to protect yourself, your organisation – and the UK. This is where MI5's National Protective Security Authority, or NPSA, comes in. With decades of experience, NPSA can advise you on protecting your supply chain, your valuable IP, your physical assets, whether the threat is from sabotage, theft or drones.’   He announced that NPSA has today published new online targeting guidance – “Applicant Beware” - which has been designed to help you realise and respond to the threat from online targeting. Familiarise yourself with the guidance now on the NPSA website. https://lnkd.in/eg76GMcK   To see the full annual threat speech, visit the MI5 website. https://lnkd.in/evTBsibu   #MI5 #NPSA #MI5ThreatUpdate

Don’t know where to start for boosting the cyber resilience of your small business? The Cyber Action Toolkit is designed to be a single destination for sole traders & small organisations new to cyber security. Learn more👇 https://lnkd.in/eptxF5kK

Curious about the code on this year’s Annual Review front covers? The words codify “It’s time to act. Cyber attacks are inevitable, but damage isn’t. Show you take security seriously. Stay secure. Stay trusted." Read the full report now⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e98uWEYa

Our CEO Richard Horne co-signed a letter with Government Ministers which has been sent to the CEOs and chairs of leading UK businesses, including FTSE 350 companies. Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/gDP5eCDa

Richard Horne, NCSC CEO emphasised the need to have a plan to defend against criminal cyber attacks - one that enables organisations to “endure, respond, rebuild, and survive.” Read the full speech now: https://lnkd.in/eMBVqrB7

“Cyber attacks aren’t just a matter of computers and data. They impact growth and prosperity. Safety and national security. Reputations, operations, bottom lines. Lives and livelihoods." NCSC CEO Dr Richard Horne on why we need all organisations to act. In his speech, Richard emphasised how NCSC are continuing to support organisations  to act now to secure their systems with the launch of the new Cyber Action Toolkit, designed to empower sole traders and small businesses. Learn more⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eptxF5kK 

It’s time to act. Today we’ve published our 2025 Annual Review, revealing that cyber threats facing the UK are accelerating rapidly. We must take action. In their forewords NCSC CEO Dr Richard Horne, GCHQ Director Anne Keast-Butler and Minister of State Dan Jarvis MBE, stress the urgent need for strong leadership and accountability. It also features an exclusive open letter from Co-op, CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq highlighting the real-world impact of a high profile cyber attack, and how their routine investment in security laid a strong foundation for their cyber attack response. TL:DR - Here are three key takeaways for leaders:     1. Cyber security is now critical to business longevity and success.  Cyber risk impacts operations, reputation, and revenue. Boards must lead from the top with governance, strategy, and incident planning.    2. Cyber attackers don’t care who they hit or how they hurt them   Nationally significant cyber incidents rose by 50%. Ransomware, AI-enhanced attacks, and state-sponsored campaigns are targeting every sector.    3. You must have a plan to defend against criminal cyber attacks    Organisations that invest early in tools like Cyber Essentials and make it a requirement across their supply chain can determine an organisation’s ability to endure, respond, rebuild  and survive an attack.    It’s time to act. Cyber resilience is business resilience. Read the full annual review here⬇️  https://lnkd.in/e98uWEYa 

Tomorrow is #AdaLovelaceDay! Get inspired to kickstart your tech career with the CyberFirst bursary, no cyber background needed. Hear from alumni Rose & Emma as they share their journeys👇 https://lnkd.in/e3gjfXU5