Today marks the eighth anniversary of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a division of GCHQ, since it first opened. As I prepare to conclude my role as interim CEO tomorrow, I find myself reflecting on our organization’s journey and what lies ahead. Over the past eight years, we have witnessed significant technological advancements, an…
For several years, we have strongly advocated for the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA, also recognized as 2-step verification (2SV) or two-factor authentication (2FA), serves as a protective measure against various common threats aimed at user accounts. This is the reason our 2018 guidance delivered a straightforward message: organizations must begin implementing 2FA for…
Addressing the Issue of Security Awareness Let’s begin with an essential truth: many long-standing security practices are ineffective. For instance, advising users to avoid clicking on dubious links often fails. Users often must engage with links from unknown domains as part of their work, and identifying phishing attempts is typically not within their job description….
