News from the Council

Will a new law dent the need for cyber skills?

The new law is regarded as an important step for consumers.

HM Government’s National Cyber Strategy 2022: the Council responds

The Council will deliver vital support within the first pillar of the Strategy.

Why the burning desire for security clearance?

Many job ads ask for it, despite being nothing to do with the Government.

NCSC's "Decrypting Diversity" report: the UK Cyber Security Council responds

The Council is cited in two of the report’s six recommendations.

NCSC's Annual Review 2021

Expect ongoing mutual support between the Council and NCSC.

Ransomware still your top threat, says NCSC CEO

Includes frank assessment of the need for more cyber skills.

Blazing success in NCSC CyberFirst

2022 competition for girls aged 12-13 now open.

NSA and quantum cryptography

Is the NSA worried about quantum computers?

HMRC warns students of scams

Students with part-time jobs are at increased risk of being scammed, it says.

UK Government promises new cyber strategy

Mentioned in the Government's new UK Innovation Strategy.

UK Government report: the blame game of poor recruitment

With 37% of vacancies “hard” to fill, the disconnect needs addressing.

Australia shows the UK how to teach young people cyber

Proposing to teach cyber security to children as young as five.