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Who protects the UK from cyber attacks?

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, is responsible for protecting the country from cyber threats. They work with businesses and government to improve cyber resilience and respond to major incidents like the Synnovis hack. Their role involves intelligence gathering and providing expert advice to mitigate risks.

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