Cybersecurity accelerator: an effort by the UK government, WYRA and GCHQ

In a bid to protect the country from cyber attacks, the UK government will now partner with tech startups to develop new technologies aimed at cybersecurity. 

According to a statement, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Wayra UK and GCHQ – the UK’s intelligence and cybersecurity agency – have joined forces to design and launch a new cybersecurity accelerator. This unique partnership comes as the first wave of activity towards developing two world-leading innovation centres as part of the Government’s  £1.9bn National Cyber Security Programme.

After a rigorous and exhaustive screening process, candidates will be selected to gain access to GCHQ’s database of tech expertise and personnel. This will serve as a dive-board to allow them to improve capability and ideas, and develop innovative technology to counteract emerging threats. For the full article click here

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