October 29, 2018

The NCSC’s second Annual Review, which highlights the sustained threat from hostile state actors and cyber criminals, shows that the NCSC has defended the UK from an average of more than ten attacks per week.

Since it became fully operational in 2016, the NCSC’s cyber security front line has helped to support with 1,167 cyber incidents, including 557 in the last 12 months.

The Annual Review gives unprecedented detail about the tactics used by the NCSC’s Incident Management team, who work behind the scenes to co-ordinate defences to support UK victims when attacks do get through.

Ciaran Martin, Chief Executive of the NCSC said: “We are calling out unacceptable behaviour by hostile states and giving our businesses the specific information they need to defend themselves. We are improving our critical systems. We are helping to make using the Internet automatically safer. As we move into our third year, a major focus of our work will be providing every citizen with the tools they need to keep them safe online. I’m confident that the NCSC will continue to provide the best line of defence in the world to help the UK thrive in the digital age”. To access the Annual Review, click here.