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What is the NCSC's job?
The NCSC, or National Cyber Security Centre, is the UK's authority on cyber security. Its role is to protect the UK from cyber threats, providing advice and support to government, businesses, and the public. Their warning about the PHP flaw shows them fulfilling this duty to safeguard online systems.
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