- Dr Richard Horne, head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is expected to warn that hostile states, including China, Iran and Russia, are responsible for the majority of nationally significant cyber attacks targeting Britain.
- Speaking at the CyberUK conference in Glasgow, Dr Horne will highlight that rapid technological advancements and escalating international tensions are fostering “tumultuous uncertainty” for the nation.
- He will caution that the UK could face cyber attacks “at scale” should it become embroiled in an international conflict, urging businesses to prepare their defences without resorting to ransom payments.
- The NCSC currently manages approximately four nationally significant incidents each week, with Dr Horne noting that most originate directly or indirectly from these hostile state actors.
- Dr Horne will also stress the importance of embracing AI and preparing for future threats like quantum computing, stating that cybersecurity is a crucial part of defence amid significant geopolitical shifts.
IN FULL
