Richard Horne, chair of PwC UK’s cyber security practice, appointed as new CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). He succeeds Lindy Cameron and will shape the UK’s national cyber security strategy, including:
• Building cyber resilience
• Ensuring security for emerging technologies like AI and quantum
• Managing critical cyber incidents
Horne brings extensive industry experience from PwC, Barclays, and advisory roles. Key priorities include driving cyber awareness in boardrooms and developing partnerships to address threats.
• Former NCSC chief Ciaran Martin joined Cyber Monitoring Centre non-profit
• NCSC issued guidance for CEOs on managing cyber incidents
• Emphasizes governance, cross-organizational impact assessment, collaboration
• Highlights employee welfare during stressful cyber attacks