The NCSC has published a new statement on AI security in response to recent incidents resulting from frontier AI evaluations. Read the latest from our CTO Ollie Whitehouse: www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-st...

NCSC statement in response to recent incidents resulting from frontier AI evaluations

A statement from Ollie Whitehouse, Chief Technology Officer at the NCSC, on AI security following recent incidents.

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Time is a key asset when faced with a cyber incident, and an Early Warning notification could be potentially invaluable to your business operations. Add a vital layer to your cyber defences with free malicious activity alerts for UK organisations⚠️⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/acti...

"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...

Migrating to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) requires careful planning, but organisations do not need to navigate it alone. The NCSC's recent blog has key reflections on the importance of Board engagement, supply chain readiness, and collaboration ⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/post-q...

Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) migration workshop report

No organisation can navigate the migration alone; key takeaways from our first PQC migration workshop.

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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-...

Cyber deception as a defensive strategy 'is both a viable tool and a valuable tool when used in the right way to disrupt adversaries.' NCSC CTO Ollie Whitehouse on how deception can be used for threat intelligence and threat detection. To learn more⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/cy...

Cyber deception trials: what we’ve learned so far

An update on the NCSC's trials to test the real-world efficacy of cyber deception solutions.

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New episode of Canaries in the Wild: Ollie Whitehouse, CTO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre. 23 years in deception, from running honeypots in 2002 to catching state adversaries and a criminal zero-day, now leading NCSC's deception programme. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxfS...

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...

Mitigating the threat from future quantum computers is a challenge that needs addressing now. Migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) will take years to complete. To learn about the key milestones and necessary steps to take towards PQC⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/pqc...

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:🧵

With our Five Eyes partners, we have published a joint statement warning organisations they have months - not years - to protect their systems from the accelerating cyber threat driven by frontier AI. 🧵 To read the full statement ⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/the-ai-...

The AI shift in cyber risk: why leaders must act now

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Need a vibe check? Find out how our spectrum approach could help you build safer AI-assisted software: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/the-vibe-coding-spectrum-approach-to-ai-assisted-software-development

The 'vibe coding spectrum' approach to AI-assisted software development

Different code deserves different levels of oversight, so calibrate your approach to ‘vibe coding’ accordingly.

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Organisations using Fortinet services are urged to investigate whether they have been affected by global targeting of firewalls and VPN gateways and should follow mitigation advice to help defend against the threat. For more information ⬇️ www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/advice-...

Alert: NCSC issues advice following global targeting of Fortinet firewalls and VPN gateways

Organisations using Fortinet services are being urged to take action following a campaign affecting firewalls and VPN gateways.

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“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?...

The threats to modern software ecosystems are growing, here's what you need to do about it.⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/softwa...

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...

Organisations need to be ready to counter the enhanced capabilities of AI-powered cyber attacks. Here’s what you need to know to get started with frontier AI: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/frontier-ai #AI

Frontier AI: what you need to know

Organisations need to be ready to counter the enhanced capabilities of AI-powered attacks.

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Today, alongside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator, we have supported the development of the new Energy Sector Cyber Security Strategy. Learn more⬇️ www.gov.uk/government/p...

Energy sector cyber security strategy

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