Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide

Security

NCSC appoints Richard Horne as new CEO

Richard Horne has been appointed as the new CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and GCHQ Board member.

Image courtesy NCSC

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has announced that Richard Horne (above) will become its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the autumn this year.

Richard will lead the UK’s national technical authority for cyber security as it continues in its mission to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

Advertisement
ADS S &P RT

He will join the NCSC from PwC UK, where he currently chairs the Cyber Security Practice.

Ensuring the NCSC delivers its vital contribution to the UK’s National Cyber Strategy will be central to Richard’s role. This will include increasing the UK’s cyber resilience, keeping cyber security at the heart of the UK’s approach to future technology challenges like AI and quantum computing, and making sure the NCSC continues to be able to manage the most critical cyber incidents affecting the UK.

Anne Keast-Butler, Director, GCHQ, said: “I’m delighted that Richard Horne will become the next CEO of the NCSC.

“He brings with him a wealth of experience working with major companies and organisations to help them understand and manage their cyber security – and respond to incidents when they occur.

“Richard’s experience will ensure the NCSC continues to drive cyber security up the boardroom agenda and develop its world-leading partnerships to address the cyber security threats that the UK faces.”

Advertisement
ODU RT

Richard Horne, incoming CEO of the NCSC, said: “It is an honour to become CEO of the NCSC.

“Over the seven years since its establishment, the NCSC has repeatedly shown its world-leading understanding of technology and its unparalleled knowledge of the cyber threat we face in the UK.

“I’m incredibly honoured and excited about leading a globally recognised organisation, its world class experts and leaders into the future whilst helping ensure that our mission is realised.”

Prior to joining PwC, Richard was Managing Director of Cyber Security for Barclays PLC. Richard was seconded from Barclays to the Cabinet Office for 2011, to help shape and drive the Government’s first Cyber Security Strategy – both across government and the wider economy.

Richard holds a PhD in Mathematics from Royal Holloway, University of London. He has served on a number of advisory boards for academic institutions and cyber security startup companies.

Advertisement
Babcock LB
Home Secretary announces major policing reforms

Security Events

Home Secretary announces major policing reforms

21 November 2024

An ambitious programme of reform to policing has been unveiled by the UK's Home Secretary, marking the start of a new partnership between government and policing.

Recruitment bias preventing STEM professionals returning to work

Aerospace Defence Security Space

Recruitment bias preventing STEM professionals returning to work

21 November 2024

Bias in the recruitment system is still preventing talented STEM professionals on a career break from returning to employment, according to a new survey by STEM Returners.

Base Materials

Defence Security

Base Materials' Subtec 11500 first with DNV TAC

20 November 2024

Leicester based Base Materials has become the first syntactic foam subsea buoyancy manufacturer to receive DNV type approval (TAC) on its Subtec 11500 material and Approval of Manufacture (AoM) for the complete range of Subtec materials.

TEKEVER gets €70m funding boost

Defence Security

TEKEVER gets €70m funding boost

20 November 2024

Provider of AI-centric Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), TEKEVER, has raised €70 million in a funding round led by Baillie Gifford, the investment manager and early backer of Airbnb, Spotify and SpaceX and the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), a standalone venture capital fund, backed by 24 NATO allies, that deploys €1 billion in deep tech to advance ...

Advertisement
ODU RT 2
Allen-Vanguard and Metis Aerospace to deliver advanced counter-drone capabilities

Defence Security

Allen-Vanguard and Metis Aerospace to deliver advanced counter-drone capabilities

18 November 2024

Allen-Vanguard, a provider of customised solutions for defeating Radio Frequency (RF) based terrorist and extremist threats, has entered a strategic collaboration with domain knowledge experts in passive RF detection, Metis Aerospace.

UK and allies warn of cyber attack vulnerabilities

Defence Security

UK and allies warn of cyber attack vulnerabilities

13 November 2024

The UK and international allies issued an alert yesterday, showing an increase in cyber attackers initially exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities to compromise enterprise networks.

Advertisement
ODU RT