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Chapter 03: Keeping pace with evolving technology

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 11h

Chapter 3: Keeping Pace with Evolving Technology, puts the spotlight on our active role to ensure our defences remain agile, adaptive, and future-ready.

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Chapter 02: Resilience at scale

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 11h

Chapter 2: Resilience at Scale, sets out our objective to raise national resilience - prepare, protect, detect and respond.

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Helping organisations of all sizes to prepare, protect, detect and respond.

Chapter 01: Countering the cyber threat

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 11h

Chapter 1: Countering the Cyber Threat, breaks down the escalating threat across complex environments

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Understanding the escalating threat across complex environments.

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 11h

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.

“The buck stops with us as senior leaders. Please continue to consider the best route to protecting your business, but also the best means to defend against an attack, including supporting customers and colleagues, at every possible stage.”

Shirine Khoury‑Haq,

— CEO of The Co‑op Group

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 11h

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.

“For too long, cyber security has been regarded as an issue predominantly for technical staff. This must change. All business leaders need to take responsibility for their organisation’s cyber resilience.”

Richard Horne,

— CEO, NCSC

“The importance of vigilance, resilience and the collective responsibility to defend against an increasingly complex threat is clear.

Cyber security is a matter of business survival that demands action”

Anne Keast-Butler

— Director GCHQ

“Cyber security has never been more pivotal to our national security and our economic health.”

Dan Jarvis MBE MP, Minister for Security

CyberFirst Alumni in Conversation

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 11h

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.

It's time to act: Cyber attacks are designed to disrupt society with real human costs. Annual review 2025

It's time to act: Take cyber security seriously or risk exposing your customers' data. Annual Review 2025

It's time to act. Open your eyes to the imminent to your economic security. Annual Review 2025

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 1d

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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW1oSh07psE

YouTube video by NCSC_HMG

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 4d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, read our guidance on supporting the welfare of those managing cyber incident response in your organisation, because people are at the heart of every cyber response⬇️
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/putting-staff-welfare-at-the-heart-of-incident-response

#CyberMonth2025

Putting staff welfare at the heart of incident response

Guidance for staff responsible for managing a cyber incident response within their organisation.

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 5d

Most cyber attacks are basic - the digital equivalent of a thief trying your front door to see if it’s unlocked. Cyber Essentials helps you bolt your door against the most common cyber attacks.  

Learn more: 
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials/overview 

Discover more about the UK government's flagship cyber security conference, coming to Glasgow on 21-23 April.

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 6d

'How do you protect your online identity?’ The CyberFirst Bursary is all about asking questions like this and exploring the answers. With funding, placements, and mentoring, it’s a hands-on way to build skills, confidence, and a network in tech. Find out more at: https://www.cyberfirstcareers.co.uk/

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 7d

There's just a few hours left to apply for a key content sponsorship package for #CYBERUK26. Don't delay! Apply before 5pm TONIGHT.

Check out all opportunities to be sponsor or exhibitor at #CYBERUK26👇
https://www.cyberuk.uk/

📍SEC Glasgow
🗓️21-23 April 2026

Key content sponsorship application deadline 7 October, SEC Glasgow, 21-23 April 2026, #CYBERUK26

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 8d

There's only ONE day left to apply for a key content sponsorship package for #CYBERUK26. Apply before Tuesday 7 October, 5pm.

Check out all opportunities to be sponsor or exhibitor at #CYBERUK26👇
https://www.cyberuk.uk/

📍SEC Glasgow
🗓️21-23 April 2026

CYBERUK 2026

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 8d

The NCSC is encouraging UK organisations to take immediate action to mitigate a vulnerability (CVE-2025-61882) affecting Oracle E-Business Suite.

More info here👇
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/active-exploitation-vulnerability-affecting-oracle-ebusiness-suite

Active exploitation of vulnerability affecting Oracle E-Business Suite

The NCSC is encouraging UK organisations to take immediate action to mitigate a vulnerability (CVE-2025-61882) affecting Oracle E-Business Suite.

Cyber Essentials - Secure your business

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 8d

It's Week 2 of #CyberMonth2025 and we’re proudly shining a light on Cyber Essentials, the government-backed certification scheme which ensures your organisation has fundamental protections in place. 

Watch to find out more👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y26IT5ow_s 

YouTube video by NCSC_HMG

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 11d

Light or dark mode? Instagram or TikTok? Apple or Android?

Emma and Rose share their quick-fire answers and the CyberFirst bursary is just as surprising.

Gain up to £24,000 while learning about AI, quantum computing and semiconductors. Find out more at: https://www.cyberfirstcareers.co.uk/

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 11d

It's our birthday!🥳 

For 9 years, our mission has been to make the UK the safest place to live and work online, leading the UK’s defences against the most advanced cyber threats.

Through our expertise, advice and insights, we are committed to raising collective cyber resilience. 
 

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 13d

Throughout #CyberMonth2025, learn about the guidance, tools and services available from the NCSC to make the UK the safest place to live and work online in the face of an evolving global cyber threat landscape. Visit www.ncsc.gov.uk for more info.

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NCSC statement following reports of nursery data incident

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 13d

Whether you're part of a large organisation, a sole trader, working in critical national infrastructure, the public sector, or just someone who spends time online, the need to take practical steps to improve your cyber security has never been more pressing.

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 13d

It's Cyber Security Awareness Month aka #CyberMonth2025! All October we'll explore how we can be more secure online together through this year’s theme #SecureOurWorld.

Cyber Security Awareness Month, Secure Our World

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NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 18d

#CYBERUK26 will offer opportunities to learn, and engage with UK and international cyber experts as we explore this year’s theme “The Next Decade: Accelerating our Cyber Defence”

Apply now to be a sponsor or exhibitor👇
https://www.cyberuk.uk/

NCSC UK @ncsc.gov.uk · 19d

Read our full statement following reports of an incident impacting nurseries:
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/nursery-data-incident

Statement from the NCSC in response to reports of an incident impacting nurseries.