Innovate UK opens new cyber security competition to help innovators scale into critical sectors
Innovate UK is launching a new cyber security competition designed to help UK innovators scale their solutions into some of the country’s most critical sectors. The Contracts for Innovation: Cyber Scale in Critical Sectors programme will support high‑potential cyber security firms to demonstrate how their technologies work and the value they deliver in real‑world, critical […]
Future‑Proofing Cyber Security: Practical Steps Companies Can Take Today
Cyber security has always been a moving target. New attack techniques, new platforms, and new dependencies continually reshape what “good security” looks like. What has changed in recent years is the certainty of structural disruption. Quantum computing, regulatory pressure, nation‑state threats, and supply‑chain complexity are no longer abstract risks. They are shaping decisions that cyber […]
£27 million TechLocal skills scheme open for bids
TechLocal will fund local partnerships to help people develop the skills needed for jobs in fast-growing technology sectors such as cyber security
Landmark consultation seeks views on major measures to protect children on social media, gaming platforms and AI chatbots
Government launches a landmark consultation on UK children’s digital wellbeing, covering social media age bans, curfews, AI chatbots and gaming.
Government cuts cyber-attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services
The government has launched a new vulnerability monitoring service (VMS) to reduce cyber risks and speed up fixes, and a new Cyber Profession to build long-term resilience across public services.
Iran‑Linked Cyberattack on Stryker Highlights Escalating Geopolitical Cyber Risks
Iran‑linked hackers carried out a destructive cyberattack on US medical device maker Stryker, disrupting systems and wiping devices in what they claimed was retaliation for recent military actions involving Iran.
NCSC issues warning over hacktivist groups disrupting UK organisations and online services
Today, 19th January 2026, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ – has issued an alert highlighting the persistent targeting of UK organisations by Russian state-aligned hacktivist groups aiming to disrupt networks. Organisations, particularly local government authorities and operators of critical national infrastructure, are being encouraged to review their defences and improve […]
Europe’s Digital Pivot: Why the Continent Is Breaking Away from Big American Tech
Across Europe, a quiet but decisive shift is underway. Governments, public bodies and national institutions are steadily turning away from long‑established American tech platforms in favour of domestic, open‑source or sovereign alternatives. What was once a niche policy idea has now evolved into a significant strategic movement, driven by concerns over data privacy, geopolitical tensions […]
Defence Firms Warned: People Are Now the Primary Target in Sophisticated Cyber Campaigns
Cyber security professionals across Swindon and Wiltshire are being urged to broaden their focus, as attackers shift their attention from systems to the people who operate them. Recent threat intelligence shows that personnel and recruitment processes have become a prime avenue for intrusion, with state‑aligned and criminal groups exploiting the human element of defence organisations. […]
UKC3 announces closure after 4-year growth project concludes
UKC3 has announced that its four-year project to establish a national network of cyber security clusters is drawing to a close. The national body has informed the 18 region and nation clusters with which it works that central operations will end as planned in March 2026. The not‑for‑profit Community Interest Company was funded by the […]