NCSC to retire Web Check and Mail Check
November 6, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC to retire Web Check and Mail Check

By 31 March 2026, organisations should have alternatives to Mail Check and Web Check in place.

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Strengthening national cyber resilience through observability and threat hunting
October 24, 2025 | CBB Admin

Strengthening national cyber resilience through observability and threat hunting

How organisations can improve their ability to both detect and discover cyber threats.

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Creating the right organisational culture for cyber security
October 22, 2025 | CBB Admin

Creating the right organisational culture for cyber security

Calling cyber security professionals, culture specialists and leaders to drive uptake of new Cyber security culture principles.

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Software Code of Practice: building a secure digital future
October 22, 2025 | CBB Admin

Software Code of Practice: building a secure digital future

New voluntary code of practice for technology providers defines a market baseline for cyber security.

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Advanced Cryptography: new approaches to data privacy
October 22, 2025 | CBB Admin

Advanced Cryptography: new approaches to data privacy

A new NCSC paper discusses the suitability of emerging Advanced Cryptography techniques.

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Cyber Resilience Audit scheme open to applications
October 21, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Resilience Audit scheme open to applications

A new NCSC scheme assuring providers of CAF-based audits is now open for potential members.

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Watch all the plenaries from CYBERUK 2024 live, and for free
October 21, 2025 | CBB Admin

Watch all the plenaries from CYBERUK 2024 live, and for free

Key talks from the UK government’s flagship cyber security event will be livestreamed from Birmingham’s ICC.

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Interactive administration in the cloud: managing the risks
October 21, 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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Cyber security is business survival
October 21, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber security is business survival

The NCSC co-signs Ministerial letter to major British businesses including FTSE 350 companies.

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There’s a hole in my bucket
October 14, 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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Moving your business from the physical to the digital
October 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Moving your business from the physical to the digital

Security questions to ask your IT service providers when considering a digital transition

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Strengthening national cyber resilience through observability and threat hunting
October 8, 2025 | CBB Admin

Strengthening national cyber resilience through observability and threat hunting

How organisations can improve their ability to both detect and discover cyber threats.

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Phishing attacks: defending your organisation
October 2, 2025 | CBB Admin

Phishing attacks: defending your organisation

How to defend your organisation from email phishing attacks.

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Maintaining a sustainable strengthened cyber security posture
October 2, 2025 | CBB Admin

Maintaining a sustainable strengthened cyber security posture

How organisations can avoid staff burnout during an extended period of heightened cyber threat.

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RFC 9794: a new standard for post-quantum terminology
October 2, 2025 | CBB Admin

RFC 9794: a new standard for post-quantum terminology

The NCSC’s contribution to the Internet Engineering Task Force will help to make the internet more secure.

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Putting staff welfare at the heart of incident response
September 30, 2025 | CBB Admin

Putting staff welfare at the heart of incident response

Guidance for staff responsible for managing a cyber incident response within their organisation.

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Understanding your OT environment: the first step to stronger cyber security
September 29, 2025 | CBB Admin

Understanding your OT environment: the first step to stronger cyber security

If you can’t see your entire operational technology environment, you can’t defend it. New guidance from the NCSC will help you gain that visibility.

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Early Years practitioners: using cyber security to protect your settings
September 26, 2025 | CBB Admin

Early Years practitioners: using cyber security to protect your settings

How to protect sensitive information about your setting and the children in your care from accidental damage and online criminals.

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Products on your perimeter considered harmful (until proven otherwise)
September 25, 2025 | CBB Admin

Products on your perimeter considered harmful (until proven otherwise)

As attackers’ tactics change, so must network defenders’.

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New online training helps board members to govern cyber risk
September 25, 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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Setting direction for the UK’s migration to post-quantum cryptography
September 25, 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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Navigating the different cyber services from the NCSC
September 25, 2025 | CBB Admin

Navigating the different cyber services from the NCSC

If you don’t have the inhouse expertise to keep your organisation cyber secure, the NCSC offers services and tools to help organisations guard against commodity threats.

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RITICS: Securing cyber-physical systems
September 25, 2025 | CBB Admin

RITICS: Securing cyber-physical systems

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

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NCSC’s Cyber Advisor scheme milestone
September 25, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC’s Cyber Advisor scheme milestone

Cyber Advisor scheme for small organisations welcomes its 100th advisor, but more still needed!

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EASM buyer’s guide now available
September 18, 2025 | CBB Admin

EASM buyer’s guide now available

How to choose an external attack surface management (EASM) tool that’s right for your organisation.

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External attack surface management (EASM) buyer’s guide
September 18, 2025 | CBB Admin

External attack surface management (EASM) buyer’s guide

A guide to choosing the right EASM product for your organisation, and the security features you need to consider.

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Buying, selling and donating second-hand devices
September 11, 2025 | CBB Admin

Buying, selling and donating second-hand devices

How to erase the personal data from your phone, tablets, and other devices (and why it’s important when you’re buying and selling them).

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Cyber resilience matters as much as cyber defence
September 9, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber resilience matters as much as cyber defence

Why planning and rehearsing your recovery from an incident is as vital as building your defences

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“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.”
September 2, 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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The future of telecoms in the UK
September 2, 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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Protecting internet-facing services on public service CNI
September 2, 2025 | CBB Admin

Protecting internet-facing services on public service CNI

How operators of critical national infrastructure (CNI) can use NCSC guidance and blogs to secure their internet-facing services.

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ACD 2.0: Insights from the external attack surface management trials
September 2, 2025 | CBB Admin

ACD 2.0: Insights from the external attack surface management trials

We publish the results of our ACD 2.0 external attack surface management (EASM) trials

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Cyber Essentials Plus is for charities too!
September 2, 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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From bugs to bypasses: adapting vulnerability disclosure for AI safeguards
September 2, 2025 | CBB Admin

From bugs to bypasses: adapting vulnerability disclosure for AI safeguards

Exploring how far cyber security approaches can help mitigate risks in generative AI systems

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Social Media: how to use it safely
August 29, 2025 | CBB Admin

Social Media: how to use it safely

Use privacy settings across social media platforms to manage your digital footprint.

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So long and thanks for all the bits
August 27, 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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TLS 1.3: better for individuals – harder for enterprises
August 27, 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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NCSC IT: There’s confidence and then there’s SaaS
August 27, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC IT: There’s confidence and then there’s SaaS

Raising a cheer for SaaS vendors who respond to our cloud security principles.

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Pathways: exploring a new way to achieve Cyber Essentials certification
August 27, 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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New techniques added to the NCSC’s ‘risk management toolbox’
August 27, 2025 | CBB Admin

New techniques added to the NCSC’s ‘risk management toolbox’

Refreshed guidance published to help practitioners manage cyber risk.

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“If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it.”
August 18, 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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Why more transparency around cyber attacks is a good thing for everyone
August 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Why more transparency around cyber attacks is a good thing for everyone

Eleanor Fairford, Deputy Director of Incident Management at the NCSC, and Mihaela Jembei, Director of Regulatory Cyber at the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), reflect on why it’s so concerning when cyber attacks go unreported – and look at some of the misconceptions about how organisations respond to them.

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Cyber security for high profile conferences
August 13, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber security for high profile conferences

Managing the cyber security of high profile events in the real and virtual worlds.

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Actions to take when the cyber threat is heightened
August 7, 2025 | CBB Admin

Actions to take when the cyber threat is heightened

When organisations might face a greater threat, and the steps to take to improve security.

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Cyber Assessment Framework v4.0 released in response to growing threat
August 6, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Assessment Framework v4.0 released in response to growing threat

Updates to the CAF helps providers of essential services to better manage their cyber risks.

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Cyber Assessment Framework v4.0 released in response to growing threat
August 6, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Assessment Framework v4.0 released in response to growing threat

Updates to the CAF helps providers of essential services to better manage their cyber risks.

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The problems with patching
August 5, 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
August 5, 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
August 5, 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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Smart devices: using them safely in your home
August 5, 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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What is an antivirus product? Do I need one?
August 5, 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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Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – the fourth year
August 4, 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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Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – The Third Year
August 4, 2025 | CBB Admin

Active Cyber Defence (ACD) – The Third Year

The year three report covers 2019 and aims to highlight the achievements and efforts made by the Active Cyber Defence programe.

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The logic behind three random words
July 31, 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 Technology Assurance in the UK
July 31, 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
July 31, 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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Cyber Essentials: are there any alternative standards?
July 31, 2025 | CBB Admin

Cyber Essentials: are there any alternative standards?

Can an equivalent cyber security standard deliver the same outcomes as the NCSC’s Cyber Essentials scheme?

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Configuring Microsoft Outlook 365’s ‘Report Phishing’ add-in
July 31, 2025 | CBB Admin

Configuring Microsoft Outlook 365’s ‘Report Phishing’ add-in

How to report emails to the NCSC’s Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS) using the ‘Report Phishing’ add-in for Microsoft Outlook 365.

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How the NCSC thinks about security architecture
July 31, 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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The future of Technology Assurance in the UK
July 29, 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
July 29, 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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Reducing data exfiltration by malicious insiders
July 29, 2025 | CBB Admin

Reducing data exfiltration by malicious insiders

Advice and recommendations for mitigating this type of insider behaviour.

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What is an antivirus product? Do I need one?
July 29, 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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Summary of the NCSC analysis of May 2020 US sanction
July 29, 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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‘NCSC Cyber Series’ podcast now available
July 15, 2025 | CBB Admin

‘NCSC Cyber Series’ podcast now available

Listen to all five episodes now, covering a wide range of cyber security topics.

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Getting your organisation ready for Windows 11 upgrade before Autumn 2025
July 14, 2025 | CBB Admin

Getting your organisation ready for Windows 11 upgrade before Autumn 2025

Why you should act now to ensure you meet the new hardware standards, and prioritise security.

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The Cyber Assessment Framework 3.1
July 3, 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
July 3, 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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Motivating developers to write secure code
July 3, 2025 | CBB Admin

Motivating developers to write secure code

The ‘Motivating Jenny’ project is helping to change the conversation about security in software development.

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NCSC For Startups diaries: PORGiESOFT
July 3, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC For Startups diaries: PORGiESOFT

We caught up with George Brown, founder of PORGiESOFT, about his first few weeks in NCSC For Startups…

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Smart devices: new law helps citizens to choose secure products
July 3, 2025 | CBB Admin

Smart devices: new law helps citizens to choose secure products

Download the NCSC’s point-of-sale leaflet explaining how new PSTI regulation affects consumers and retailers.

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Trusting the tech: using password managers and passkeys to help you stay secure online
June 24, 2025 | CBB Admin

Trusting the tech: using password managers and passkeys to help you stay secure online

How today’s secure tools simplify your digital life, and reduce login stress and password fatigue

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Have you got what it takes to be a ‘Cyber Advisor’?
June 23, 2025 | CBB Admin

Have you got what it takes to be a ‘Cyber Advisor’?

We need more cyber professionals to join our scheme providing hands-on advice to SMEs.

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Mitigating malware and ransomware attacks
June 23, 2025 | CBB Admin

Mitigating malware and ransomware attacks

How to defend organisations against malware or ransomware attacks.

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The future of telecoms in the UK
June 18, 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 strength of the ICS COI is the team
June 18, 2025 | CBB Admin

The strength of the ICS COI is the team

Join the Industrial Control System Community of Interest (ICS COI), and help build CNI expertise across the UK.

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Tackling the ‘human factor’ to transform cyber security behaviours
June 18, 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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How Rebellion Defence used NCSC For Startups to accelerate product development
June 18, 2025 | CBB Admin

How Rebellion Defence used NCSC For Startups to accelerate product development

Unparalleled access to skilled users transformed Rebellion Defence’s product roadmap.

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The rise of ransomware
June 18, 2025 | CBB Admin

The rise of ransomware

Toby L, Technical Lead for Incident Management, explains how modern-day ransomware attacks are evolving.

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‘PDNS for Schools’ to provide cyber resilience for more institutions
June 18, 2025 | CBB Admin

‘PDNS for Schools’ to provide cyber resilience for more institutions

The NCSC’s ‘Protective Domain Name Service for Schools’ scaled-up to protect a wider range of organisations.

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The strength of the ICS COI is the team
June 18, 2025 | CBB Admin

The strength of the ICS COI is the team

Join the Industrial Control System Community of Interest (ICS COI), and help build CNI expertise across the UK.

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The security benefits of modern collaboration in the cloud
June 18, 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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Studies in secure system design
June 17, 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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Authentication methods: choosing the right type
June 12, 2025 | CBB Admin

Authentication methods: choosing the right type

Recommended authentication models for organisations looking to move ‘beyond passwords’.

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Telling users to ‘avoid clicking bad links’ still isn’t working
June 11, 2025 | CBB Admin

Telling users to ‘avoid clicking bad links’ still isn’t working

Why organisations should avoid ‘blame and fear’, and instead use technical measures to manage the threat from phishing.

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Tackling the ‘human factor’ to transform cyber security behaviours
June 11, 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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Supplier assurance: having confidence in your suppliers
June 11, 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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NCSC For Startups diaries: PORGiESOFT
June 11, 2025 | CBB Admin

NCSC For Startups diaries: PORGiESOFT

We caught up with George Brown, founder of PORGiESOFT, about his first few weeks in NCSC For Startups…

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Introducing the guidelines for secure AI
June 11, 2025 | CBB Admin

Introducing the guidelines for secure AI

New guidelines will help developers make informed decisions about the design, development, deployment and operation of their AI systems.

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NCSC For Startups: the feedback loop
June 11, 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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Products on your perimeter considered harmful (until proven otherwise)
June 11, 2025 | CBB Admin

Products on your perimeter considered harmful (until proven otherwise)

As attackers’ tactics change, so must network defenders’.

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Sausages and incentives: rewarding a resilient technology future
June 9, 2025 | CBB Admin

Sausages and incentives: rewarding a resilient technology future

Why ‘thinking big’ is required to shift the dynamics of the technology market.

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Creating the right organisational culture for cyber security
June 4, 2025 | CBB Admin

Creating the right organisational culture for cyber security

Calling cyber security professionals, culture specialists and leaders to drive uptake of new Cyber security culture principles.

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New ETSI standard protects AI systems from evolving cyber threats
May 22, 2025 | CBB Admin

New ETSI standard protects AI systems from evolving cyber threats

The NCSC and DSIT work with ETSI to ‘set a benchmark for securing AI’.

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Facing the cyber threat behind the headlines
May 21, 2025 | CBB Admin

Facing the cyber threat behind the headlines

NCSC CEO urges all businesses to face the stark reality of the cyber threat they face, whether in the spotlight or not.

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Decommissioning assets
May 20, 2025 | CBB Admin

Decommissioning assets

How to retire digital assets (such as data, software, or hardware) from operation.

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Data breaches: guidance for individuals and families
May 15, 2025 | CBB Admin

Data breaches: guidance for individuals and families

How to protect yourself from the impact of data breaches

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SBOMs and the importance of inventory
May 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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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.

Join Us

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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Some Genuine Words From Our Clients

At CrossBorderBoost, our clients’ success is our top priority. We are proud to share their testimonials, which highlight the impact of our services on their businesses. Here are some genuine words from clients who have experienced transformative growth and success through our collaboration.

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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