The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has recently launched ACD 2.0, a new suite of services as part of the Active Cyber Defence program. This initiative aims to enhance national cyber resilience through collaboration with industry and academia [4].
Description
ACD 2.0 focuses on delivering unique services to address gaps in the market and transferring them to government or industry partners within three years [1]. Seeking input from partners across government [1], industry [1] [2] [3] [4], and academia [1] [4], the program aims to protect the majority of people in the UK from cyber attacks [1], particularly high-volume commodity attacks [1]. Plans for divesting current services to enhance sustainability and reach will be announced in September. The program includes divesting successful services to industry or government sectors to ensure long-term protection against cyber attacks [4]. It will also be expanded to a wider range of users beyond government organizations [3], adopting a ‘whole of society’ approach [3]. NCSC aims to protect the majority of people in the UK from evolving phishing attacks and other cyber threats, focusing on providing protection at scale where it is uniquely positioned [3]. Strategic divestment in areas where the private sector is catching up and collaboration with industry partners to deliver core services such as attack surface management are key components of this forward-thinking approach to countering cyber threats and ensuring the UK’s position at the forefront of global cyber defense.
Conclusion
The launch of ACD 2.0 by NCSC marks a significant step towards enhancing national cyber resilience through collaboration with industry and academia. By focusing on delivering unique services [1], divesting successful services [4], and expanding its reach to a wider range of users, the program aims to protect the majority of people in the UK from cyber attacks [1]. With strategic divestment and collaboration with industry partners, NCSC is taking a proactive approach to countering cyber threats and ensuring the UK’s position at the forefront of global cyber defense [4].
References
[1] https://dailyuknews.com/tech/uks-next-gen-active-cyber-defence-program-in-the-works/
[2] https://cybermaterial.com/ncsc-launches-acd-2-0-to-tackle-new-threats/
[3] https://www.itpro.com/security/ncscs-active-cyber-defence-20-refresh-looks-to-tailor-services-to-the-evolving-security-market-and-threat-landscape
[4] https://www.timesofai.com/news/revolutionizing-cyber-security-the-future-of-active-cyber-defence-2-0/
