Timelines for migration to post-quantum cryptography
April 17, 2025 | CBB Admin

Timelines for migration to post-quantum cryptography

Activities which organisations must carry out to migrate safely to post-quantum cryptography in the coming years.

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SCADA ‘in the cloud’: new guidance for OT organisations
April 16, 2025 | CBB Admin

SCADA ‘in the cloud’: new guidance for OT organisations

If migrating SCADA solutions to the cloud, cyber security must be a key consideration for operational technology organisations.

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Building Web Check using PaaS
April 15, 2025 | CBB Admin

Building Web Check using PaaS

How Platform as a Service (PaaS) can make good security easier to achieve.

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New online training helps board members to govern cyber risk
April 7, 2025 | CBB Admin

New online training helps board members to govern cyber risk

The NCSC’s CEO, Richard Horne on the new cyber governance resources giving Boards the tools they need to govern cyber security risks.

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New guidance on securing HTTP-based APIs
April 3, 2025 | CBB Admin

New guidance on securing HTTP-based APIs

Why it’s essential to secure your APIs to build trust with your customers and partners.

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Cyber Security and Resilience Policy Statement to strengthen regulation of critical sectors
April 1, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Security and Resilience Policy Statement to strengthen regulation of critical sectors

New proposals will combat the growing threat to UK critical national infrastructure (CNI).

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Protective DNS for the private sector
April 1, 2025 | CBB Admin

Protective DNS for the private sector

Advice on the selection and deployment of Protective Domain Name Systems (DNS).

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Privileged access workstations: introducing our new set of principles
March 25, 2025 | CBB Admin

Privileged access workstations: introducing our new set of principles

Principles-based guidance for organisations setting up a PAW solution.

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CyberFirst Girls Competition: a proud milestone and exciting future
March 24, 2025 | CBB Admin

CyberFirst Girls Competition: a proud milestone and exciting future

The future of the CyberFirst Girls Competition and reflecting on brilliant progress.

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Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords
March 24, 2025 | CBB Admin

Passkeys: the promise of a simpler and safer alternative to passwords

The merits of choosing passkeys over passwords to help keep your online accounts more secure, and explaining how the technology promises to do this

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A different future for telecoms in the UK
March 20, 2025 | CBB Admin

A different future for telecoms in the UK

NCSC Technical Director Dr Ian Levy explains the technical impact of the recent US sanctions on the security of Huawei equipment in the UK.

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Use of Russian technology products and services following the invasion of Ukraine
March 20, 2025 | CBB Admin

Use of Russian technology products and services following the invasion of Ukraine

Cyber security – even in a time of global unrest – remains a balance of different risks. Ian Levy, the NCSC’s Technical Director, explains why.

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TLS 1.3: better for individuals – harder for enterprises
March 20, 2025 | CBB Admin

TLS 1.3: better for individuals – harder for enterprises

The NCSC’s technical director outlines the challenges that TLS 1.3 presents for enterprise security.

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Timelines for migration to post-quantum cryptography
March 20, 2025 | CBB Admin

Timelines for migration to post-quantum cryptography

Activities which organisations must carry out to migrate safely to post-quantum cryptography in the coming years.

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Setting direction for the UK’s migration to post-quantum cryptography
March 20, 2025 | CBB Admin

Setting direction for the UK’s migration to post-quantum cryptography

Why the key milestones for PQC migration are part of building and maintaining good cyber security practice.

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Thinking about the security of AI systems
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Thinking about the security of AI systems

Why established cyber security principles are still important when developing or implementing machine learning models.

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There’s a hole in my bucket
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

There’s a hole in my bucket

…or ‘Why do people leave sensitive data in unprotected AWS S3 buckets?’

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The problems with patching
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

The problems with patching

Applying patches may be a basic security principle, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to do in practice.

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The security benefits of modern collaboration in the cloud
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

The security benefits of modern collaboration in the cloud

By exploiting cloud services, organisations no longer have to choose between ‘more security’ and ‘better usability’.

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The problems with forcing regular password expiry
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

The problems with forcing regular password expiry

Why the NCSC decided to advise against this long-established security guideline.

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The logic behind three random words
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

The logic behind three random words

Whilst not a password panacea, using ‘three random words’ is still better than enforcing arbitrary complexity requirements.

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The future of telecoms in the UK
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

The future of telecoms in the UK

NCSC Technical Director Dr Ian Levy explains how the security analysis behind the DCMS supply chain review will ensure the UK’s telecoms networks are secure – regardless of the vendors used.

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The future of Technology Assurance in the UK
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

The future of Technology Assurance in the UK

Chris Ensor highlights some important elements of the NCSC’s new Technology Assurance strategy.

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The Cyber Assessment Framework 3.1
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

The Cyber Assessment Framework 3.1

Latest version of the CAF focusses on clarification and consistency between areas of the CAF.

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Thanking the vulnerability research community with NCSC Challenge Coins
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Thanking the vulnerability research community with NCSC Challenge Coins

Reflecting on the positive impact of the Vulnerability Reporting Service – and introducing something new for selected contributors.

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Terminology: it’s not black and white
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Terminology: it’s not black and white

The NCSC now uses ‘allow list’ and ‘deny list’ in place of ‘whitelist’ and ‘blacklist’. Emma W explains why…

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Tackling the ‘human factor’ to transform cyber security behaviours
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Tackling the ‘human factor’ to transform cyber security behaviours

ThinkCyber’s CEO Tim Ward reflects on the challenges that startups face when developing innovative products.

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Spotlight on shadow IT
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Spotlight on shadow IT

New guidance to help organisations manage rogue devices and services within the enterprise.

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Supplier assurance: having confidence in your suppliers
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Supplier assurance: having confidence in your suppliers

Questions to ask your suppliers that will help you gain confidence in their cyber security.

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Studies in secure system design
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Studies in secure system design

Worked examples for Operational Technology and Virtualised systems, using the NCSC’s secure design principles

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So long and thanks for all the bits
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

So long and thanks for all the bits

Ian Levy, the NCSC’s departing Technical Director, discusses life, the universe, and everything.

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Security, complexity and Huawei; protecting the UK’s telecoms networks
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Security, complexity and Huawei; protecting the UK’s telecoms networks

With 5G set to transform mobile services, Ian Levy explains how the UK has approached telecoms security, and what that means for the future.

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SCADA ‘in the cloud’: new guidance for OT organisations
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

SCADA ‘in the cloud’: new guidance for OT organisations

If migrating SCADA solutions to the cloud, cyber security must be a key consideration for operational technology organisations.

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SBOMs and the importance of inventory
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

SBOMs and the importance of inventory

Can a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) provide organisations with better insight into their supply chains?

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RITICS: Securing cyber-physical systems
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

RITICS: Securing cyber-physical systems

Discover the Research Institute in Trustworthy Inter-connected Cyber-physical Systems.

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Revolutionising identity services using AI
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Revolutionising identity services using AI

The ‘NCSC for Startups’ alumnus giving identity verification the ‘Trust Stamp’

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Researching the hard problems in hardware security
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Researching the hard problems in hardware security

Introducing the next chapter of the NCSC research problem book, which aims to inspire research on the biggest impact topics in hardware cyber security.

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Relaunching the NCSC’s Cloud security guidance collection
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Relaunching the NCSC’s Cloud security guidance collection

Andrew A explains what’s new in a significant update to the NCSC’s flagship cloud guidance.

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Raising the cyber resilience of software ‘at scale’
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Raising the cyber resilience of software ‘at scale’

New ‘Code of Practice for Software Vendors’ will ensure that security is fundamental to developing and distributing products and services.

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QR Codes – what’s the real risk?
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

QR Codes – what’s the real risk?

How safe is it to scan that QR code in the pub? Or in that email?

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Protecting how you administer cloud services
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Protecting how you administer cloud services

New advice on implementing high-risk and ‘break-glass’ accesses in cloud services.

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Post-quantum cryptography: what comes next?
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Post-quantum cryptography: what comes next?

Jeremy B explains how the NCSC will help organisations plan their migration to PQC.

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Pathways: exploring a new way to achieve Cyber Essentials certification
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Pathways: exploring a new way to achieve Cyber Essentials certification

For large, complex firms struggling with the prescriptiveness of Cyber Essentials, ‘Pathways’ will provide a new route to certification.

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Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Passkeys: they’re not perfect but they’re getting better

Passkeys are the future of authentication, offering enhanced security and convenience over passwords, but widespread adoption faces challenges that the NCSC is working to resolve.

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Our new principles to help make cloud backups more resilient
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Our new principles to help make cloud backups more resilient

Introducing a new set of NCSC principles to strengthen the resilience of organisations’ cloud backups from ransomware attackers.

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Offline backups in an online world
March 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Offline backups in an online world

How to protect your backups that are stored in the public cloud.

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NCSC For Startups: Vistalworks cracking down on illicit trade
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC For Startups: Vistalworks cracking down on illicit trade

Vicky Brock of Vistalworks describes how the ‘NCSC For Startups’ programme has helped her organisation develop solutions to tackle illicit online trade.

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NCSC For Startups: the feedback loop
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC For Startups: the feedback loop

How startups can make the most of their time when pitching to cyber security experts.

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NCSC for Startups: the case for collaboration
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC for Startups: the case for collaboration

Saj Huq of Plexal explains why collaboration with the NCSC brings opportunities to the cyber security sector.

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NCSC For Startups: taking on malvertising
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC For Startups: taking on malvertising

Can your startup help counter the rise of malicious advertising?

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Mastering your supply chain
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Mastering your supply chain

A new collection of resources from the NCSC can help take your supply chain knowledge to the next level

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Market incentives in the pursuit of resilient software and hardware
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Market incentives in the pursuit of resilient software and hardware

A new paper from the ONCD explores how metrics can influence markets to improve the cyber security ecosystem.

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Making the UK the safest place to live and do business online
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Making the UK the safest place to live and do business online

The NCSC’s Chief Executive Ciaran Martin outlines why the UK needs a National Cyber Security Centre.

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Looking back at the ballot – securing the general election
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Looking back at the ballot – securing the general election

NCSC CEO Felicity Oswald shares reflections on keeping the 2024 General Election safe.

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Log4j vulnerability: what should boards be asking?
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Log4j vulnerability: what should boards be asking?

Advice for board members of medium to large organisations that are at risk from the Apache Log4j vulnerability.

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Leveraging NCSC’s national insight to strengthen the fight against mobile threats
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Leveraging NCSC’s national insight to strengthen the fight against mobile threats

Traced Mobile Security co-founder Benedict Jones describes how ‘NCSC for Startups’ helped evolve his business.

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Interactive administration in the cloud: managing the risks
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Interactive administration in the cloud: managing the risks

Tips to help you secure and reduce interactive access to your cloud infrastructure.

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Intelligent security tools: are they a smart choice for you?
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Intelligent security tools: are they a smart choice for you?

What you need to know before buying artificially intelligent security products

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Identifying suspicious credential usage
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Identifying suspicious credential usage

How NCSC guidance can help organisations detect and protect themselves from credential abuse.

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How the NCSC thinks about security architecture
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

How the NCSC thinks about security architecture

Richard C explains how an understanding of vulnerabilities – and their exploitation – informs how the NCSC assesses the security of computer systems.

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How CyberFish’s founder got hooked on Cheltenham
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

How CyberFish’s founder got hooked on Cheltenham

Berta Pappenheim, CEO and co-founder of CyberFish, explains how the NCSC For Startups programme has transformed her professional and personal life.

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Helping banish malicious adverts – and drive a secure advertising ecosystem
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Helping banish malicious adverts – and drive a secure advertising ecosystem

If your brand uses digital advertising, the NCSC has new guidance to help you choose a security-minded partner.

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Growing positive security cultures
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Growing positive security cultures

If your security culture isn’t improving naturally, here’s what you can do about it.

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Funded cyber certification helps small charities to provide legal aid to vulnerable citizens
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Funded cyber certification helps small charities to provide legal aid to vulnerable citizens

How the funded Cyber Essentials Programme helped the ‘Law Centres Network’ protect its IT estate – and client data – from cyber attacks.

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From the cyber proliferation threat all the way to Pall Mall
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

From the cyber proliferation threat all the way to Pall Mall

The first dedicated conference on this topic – and an insight into the NCSC assessment work behind it.

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Digital twins: secure design and development
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Digital twins: secure design and development

How existing NCSC guidance can assist those looking to develop and deploy ‘digital twins’.

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Defending software build pipelines from malicious attack
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Defending software build pipelines from malicious attack

Compromise of your software build pipeline can have wide-reaching impact; here’s how to tackle the problem.

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Data-driven cyber: empowering government security with focused insights from data
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Data-driven cyber: empowering government security with focused insights from data

How ‘small but actionable’ insights can improve behaviours and decision making.

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Cyber Essentials Plus is for charities too!
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Essentials Plus is for charities too!

Sara Ward, the CEO of Black Country Women’s Aid, discusses her organisation’s experience of gaining Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

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Cyber Essentials ‘Pathways’: From experiment to proof of concept
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Essentials ‘Pathways’: From experiment to proof of concept

We are encouraging large organisations to help us develop an alternative route to certification.

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Cyber Assessment Framework 3.2
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Assessment Framework 3.2

Latest version of the CAF reflects the increased threat to critical national infrastructure

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Building on our history of cryptographic research
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Building on our history of cryptographic research

The NCSC has published new cryptographic research on robust cryptography – we explain its significance and how the ideas could support research to inform future global standards.

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A problem shared is . . . in the research problem book
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

A problem shared is . . . in the research problem book

Introducing the new NCSC research problem book and find out how you can get involved.

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A different future for telecoms in the UK
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

A different future for telecoms in the UK

NCSC Technical Director Dr Ian Levy explains the technical impact of the recent US sanctions on the security of Huawei equipment in the UK.

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A decade of Cyber Essentials: the journey towards a safer digital future
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

A decade of Cyber Essentials: the journey towards a safer digital future

The 10-year anniversary of Cyber Essentials is not just a celebration of past achievements but a call to action for the future.

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“Winning trust, and making powerful connections”
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

“Winning trust, and making powerful connections”

Chris Wallis, CEO of Intruder, explains how completing the NCSC’s Startup Programme was a turning point for his organisation.

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“What’s happened to my data?”
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

“What’s happened to my data?”

Irrespective of whether the ransom is paid, a ransomware attack means organisations have lost control of their information.

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“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.”
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.”

Why sharing lessons learned from cyber security incidents and ‘near misses’ will help everyone to improve

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Summary of the NCSC analysis of May 2020 US sanction
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Summary of the NCSC analysis of May 2020 US sanction

A summary of the NCSC’s analysis of the May 2020 US sanction which caused the NCSC to modify the scope of its security mitigation strategy for Huawei.

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Summary of NCSC’s security analysis for the UK telecoms sector
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Summary of NCSC’s security analysis for the UK telecoms sector

A summary of the NCSC’s security analysis for the UK telecoms sector

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Technical report: Responsible use of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for ISP interworking
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Technical report: Responsible use of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for ISP interworking

Technical report on best practice use of this fundamental data routing protocol.

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Decrypting diversity: Diversity and inclusion in cyber security report 2020
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Decrypting diversity: Diversity and inclusion in cyber security report 2020

Joint report between the NCSC and KPMG UK is the first in a series to benchmark and track levels of diversity and inclusion in the cyber security industry.

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Decrypting diversity: Diversity and inclusion in cyber security report 2021
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Decrypting diversity: Diversity and inclusion in cyber security report 2021

The 2nd joint report between the NCSC and KPMG UK benchmarks against the 2020 findings to gauge what progress has been made.

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Cyber Threat Report: UK Legal Sector
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Threat Report: UK Legal Sector

An updated report from the NCSC explaining how UK law firms – of all sizes – can protect themselves from common cyber threats.

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Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – the fourth year
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – the fourth year

The year four report covers 2020 and aims to highlight the achievements and efforts made by the Active Cyber Defence programme.

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ACD – The Fifth Year
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

ACD – The Fifth Year

Key findings from the 5th year of the Active Cyber Defence (ACD) programme.

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A method to assess ‘forgivable’ vs ‘unforgivable’ vulnerabilities
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

A method to assess ‘forgivable’ vs ‘unforgivable’ vulnerabilities

Research from the NCSC designed to eradicate vulnerability classes and make the top-level mitigations easier to implement.

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Zero trust: building a mixed estate
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Zero trust: building a mixed estate

Two ways organisations can enable access and maintain the security benefits of zero trust even when parts of the infrastructure can’t implement the zero trust principles.

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What is an antivirus product? Do I need one?
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

What is an antivirus product? Do I need one?

Detect and prevent malicious software and viruses on your computer or laptop.

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Ransomware: ‘WannaCry’ guidance for home users and small businesses
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Ransomware: ‘WannaCry’ guidance for home users and small businesses

Guidance for home users or small businesses who want to reduce the likelihood of being held to ransom by WannaCry (or other types of ransomware).

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Vulnerability scanning tools and services
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Vulnerability scanning tools and services

Advice on the choice, implementation and use of automated vulnerability scanning tools for organisations of all sizes.

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Video conferencing services: using them securely
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Video conferencing services: using them securely

How to set up and use video conferencing services, such as Zoom and Skype, safely and securely

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Video conferencing services: security guidance for organisations
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Video conferencing services: security guidance for organisations

Guidance to help you to choose, configure and deploy video conferencing services such as Zoom and Skype within your organisation

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Using IPsec to protect data
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Using IPsec to protect data

Guidance for organisations wishing to deploy products that use IPsec.

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Using TLS to protect data
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Using TLS to protect data

Recommended profiles to securely configure TLS for the most common versions and scenarios, with additional guidance for managing older versions.

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Transaction Monitoring for online services
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Transaction Monitoring for online services

This guidance is aimed at service owners and security specialists involved in the provision of online services.

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Smart devices: using them safely in your home
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Smart devices: using them safely in your home

Many everyday items are now connected to the internet: we explain how to use them safely.

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Shopping and paying safely online
March 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Shopping and paying safely online

Tips to help you purchase items safely and avoid fraudulent websites.

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Industry Leaders

We work closely with some of the most influential companies in the world. These collaborations enable us to stay at the forefront of industry trends and technological advancements, ensuring our clients benefit from cutting-edge solutions.

  1. Tech Titans: Partnering with global technology leaders to provide state-of-the-art digital solutions.
  2. Financial Giants: Collaborating with top financial institutions to offer robust financial services and support.
  3. Retail Pioneers: Working with leading retail brands to optimize supply chains and enhance customer experiences.

Associations and Networks

Our partnerships with various industry associations and networks allow us to leverage a wealth of resources and expertise, fostering innovation and ensuring compliance with international standards.

  1. Trade Associations: Engaging with trade bodies to stay updated on regulatory changes and market opportunities.
  2. Professional Networks: Connecting with professional networks to share knowledge and best practices.
  3. Chambers of Commerce: Collaborating with chambers of commerce to support local businesses in their international expansion efforts.

Benefits of Our Collaborations

Innovation and Growth

By partnering with industry leaders and associations, we drive innovation, enabling our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Our collaborative efforts lead to the development of new technologies and processes that enhance business performance.

Expertise and Resources

Our extensive network provides access to a wealth of expertise and resources. This allows us to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring successful international expansion.

Market Insights

Our collaborations provide us with valuable market insights, helping our clients make informed decisions and seize new opportunities. We leverage our partners’ knowledge and experience to offer strategic guidance and support.

Success Stories

Transformative Projects

Our partnerships have led to numerous successful projects that have transformed businesses and industries. From digital transformation initiatives to market entry strategies, our collaborative efforts have delivered outstanding results.

  1. Digital Transformation: Implementing cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
  2. Market Expansion: Assisting companies in entering new markets with tailored strategies and support.
  3. Sustainable Growth: Developing sustainable business practices that promote long-term success.

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At CrossBorderBoost, we are always looking to expand our network of collaborators. If you are interested in partnering with us to drive innovation and growth, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can achieve extraordinary success and unlock new opportunities in the global market.

Contact us today to learn more about our partnerships and how we can work together to achieve your business goals.

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Client Testimonials

Achieving Global Reach

Sarah Johnson, CEO of GlobalTech Solutions “Working with CrossBorderBoost has been a game-changer for our company. Their expertise in international market expansion helped us successfully enter new markets and significantly increase our global footprint. Their team’s strategic insights and hands-on support were invaluable.”

Financial Success

James Lee, CFO of FinGrowth Ltd. “CrossBorderBoost provided us with the financial expertise we needed to navigate complex international markets. Their strategic advice and financial planning services have helped us achieve sustainable growth and profitability. Their commitment to our success is truly commendable.”

Driving Innovation

Mark Thompson, CTO of InnovateNow Inc. “CrossBorderBoost’s partnership has been instrumental in driving our digital transformation. Their cutting-edge solutions and deep understanding of technology trends have enabled us to stay ahead of the competition. We are now more agile and innovative than ever before.”

Exceptional Customer Service

Laura Chen, Founder of Artisan Creations “The team at CrossBorderBoost goes above and beyond to ensure their clients’ success. Their personalized approach and unwavering support have made a significant difference in our business journey. We feel valued and supported every step of the way.”

Enhancing Operational Efficiency

Emily Rodriguez, Operations Manager at EcoGoods “Our collaboration with CrossBorderBoost has streamlined our operations and improved our supply chain efficiency. Their customized solutions and dedicated support have resulted in substantial cost savings and improved customer satisfaction. We couldn’t be happier with the results.”

Transformative Case Studies

Digital Transformation

Client: TechWave Solutions “CrossBorderBoost helped us implement a comprehensive digital transformation strategy that enhanced our operational efficiency and customer engagement. Their innovative solutions and expert guidance were key to our success.”

Market Expansion

Client: HealthPlus International “Expanding into new markets was a daunting task, but CrossBorderBoost made it seamless. Their in-depth market analysis and strategic planning enabled us to enter and thrive in new regions. We couldn’t have done it without their support.”

Sustainable Growth

Client: GreenEarth Products “CrossBorderBoost’s focus on sustainable practices aligned perfectly with our mission. Their expertise in developing and implementing sustainable business strategies has driven our growth and reinforced our commitment to environmental responsibility.”

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