The National Cyber Security Centre

government

Credibility Rating

4/5

High(4)

High quality. Established institution or organization with editorial oversight and accountability.

Rating inherited from publication venue: UK Government

Relevant to AI safety researchers interested in national-level governance frameworks, AI-enabled cyber threats, and how government agencies are developing guidance for securing AI systems and critical infrastructure against emerging technological risks.

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Summary

The NCSC is the UK government's lead authority on cybersecurity, providing authoritative guidance, threat intelligence, and certification programs to protect individuals, organizations, and critical national infrastructure. It serves as a central resource for incident response, vulnerability alerts, and best-practice frameworks like Cyber Essentials. While primarily focused on national cybersecurity, its work intersects with AI safety through guidance on securing AI systems and managing cyber risks posed by advanced technologies.

Key Points

•Official UK government cybersecurity agency operating under GCHQ, providing authoritative national-level guidance and threat intelligence.
•Promotes Cyber Essentials certification scheme to help organizations achieve baseline cybersecurity hygiene and resilience.
•Issues timely alerts and advisories on emerging threats and vulnerabilities affecting UK public and private sectors.
•Publishes guidance relevant to AI security, including securing machine learning systems and risks from AI-enabled cyber attacks.
•Supports diverse audiences from individual users to large enterprises and critical national infrastructure operators.

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# The National Cyber Security Centre

Making the UK the safest place to live and work online.

[**Experienced a cyber attack?** \\
Find resources to help you or your organisation to recover.](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/respond-recover/overview)

## Featured

[News **International security chiefs to convene in Glasgow for flagship CYBERUK conference** \\
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CYBERUK will be delivered by the NCSC and sponsors across four distinct tracks of activity: Resilience, Technology, Threat, and Ecosystem.](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/international-security-chiefs-convene-glasgow-flagship-cyberuk-conference)

[News **Exploitation of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN** \\
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Agencies strongly encourage immediate investigation of potential compromise of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN.](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/exploitation-cisco-catalyst-sd-wans)[News **Alert: NCSC advises UK organisations to take action following conflict in the Middle East** \\
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In response to the evolving events in the Middle East, the NCSC is advising that UK organisations review their cyber security posture.](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-advises-uk-organisations-take-action-following-conflict-in-middle-east)

## Find guidance and resources for . . .

[You & your family](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/you-your-family)

[Small & medium sized organisations](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/small-medium-sized-organisations)

[Large organisations](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/large-organisations)

[Public sector](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/public-sector)

[Cyber security professionals](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/cyber-security-professionals)

[Self employed & sole traders](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/self-employed-sole-traders)

[Cyber resilience](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/respond-recover/overview)

Resources for organisations and individuals to help them recover from a cyber attack, and improve their cyber resilience.

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**Advice for sole traders and small organisations to respond to cyber attacks** \\
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It is worrying if you are victim of an online scam or cyber attack. Resources and support are available to help you.](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/respond-recover/sole-small)[![](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/rr-ml.svg)\\
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**Advice for medium to large organisations to help respond to a cyber incident** \\
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It is worrying if your business or organisation is victim of a cyber attack. Resources and support are available to help you.](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/respond-recover/medium-large)[![](https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/sites/default/files/images/if-rr.svg)\\
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**Advice for individuals to respond to an online scam or cyber attack** \\
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It is worrying if you are victim of an online scam or cybe

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