NCSC Annual Review 2022
Looking back at the National Cyber Security Centre's sixth year and its key developments and highlights, between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022.
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Ministerial Foreword
This year, we have seen all parts of UK society come together in support of Ukraine to resist Putin’s barbaric and illegal war. That war extends to all fronts, including cyberspace. The NCSC has provided vital support to Ukraine based on its unique understanding of the heightened cyber threat.
The UK is not immune. Sophisticated state actors continue to pose a significant cyber threat. New data shows the UK is the third most targeted country for cyber attacks, behind only the USA and Ukraine. The NCSC plays an essential role in meeting this threat and making the UK the safest place to live and work online. It has also worked with government, industry and the public to bolster the UK’s cyber resilience. It continues to take down online scams, as well as to advise the public on how to stay safe online, and consolidate our world-leading position in research and education.
This whole of society approach forms the core of the new National Cyber Strategy 2022. The Strategy brings together government, industry and academia in partnership, drawing on expertise from all parts of the UK, and engaging citizens in our collective effort.
As more people live and work online, we must continue to realise the opportunities of digital technology for our economy and our citizens. The National Cyber Strategy plays a critical role in driving growth and innovation, setting out our plan to cement the UK’s position as a responsible and democratic cyber power. It is ambitious in pursuing a competitive advantage in the underpinning technologies that are critical to cyberspace.
As we look to the future and learn from the invaluable work of the NCSC over the past year, it is clear that we must continue to engage the whole of society to shape a cyberspace that reflects our values and realise the opportunities of a thriving digital economy.