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24/7 Incident Response Hotline

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[H2] Under attack? Call our 24/7 Incident Response Hotline now

Get in touch with an accredited Incident Response expert who can get your organisation back in control, and back to business.
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NCC Group supports the cyber security of the UK by participating in the NCSC’s Industry 100 Programme

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For over 25 years, we’ve been trusted by the world’s leading companies and Governments to help them manage risk, strengthen resilience, and build lasting trust.
Against a backdrop of continued, fast-paced technological change and increasing interconnectedness, we help companies face the future with confidence.
It’s the people that make NCC Group exceptional: our phenomenal global network of over 2,000 colleagues works together with clients, partners, and the cyber industry to create a more secure digital future.

[H2] Explore our end-to-end cyber security capabilities

For decades, NCC Group's insight, intelligence, and innovation has fueled cutting-edge cyber solutions that help organizations around the world to be confident in their cyber resilience and protect their business.

Digital Forensics & Incident Response

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Minimize business disruption from cyber attacks through our comprehensive incident readiness services, real-time crisis management, and post-incident recovery guidance.
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Technical Assurance Services

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Leverage our technical experts to assess the security of your applications, hardware, networks, and infrastructure, pinpointing vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
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Managed Services

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Augment, outsource, or optimize your cyber security program with 24/7/365 monitoring and security process management performed by our experts.
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Consulting & Implementation

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Strengthen your cyber security posture with NCC Group's deep advisory expertise and hands-on implementation of preventative controls.
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We deliver actionable intelligence and insights on advanced cyber threats and adversaries so you can predict, prevent, detect, and respond.
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[H2] Latest Insights

Press Release

[H3] Operational technology faces heightened cyber risk, with the industrials sector experiencing thousands of attacks per year, warns NCC Group

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Expert Commentary

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Expert Commentary

[H3] News Reaction: US Education Ransomware Attack on Canvas - ShinyHunters

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News

[H3] News Reaction: UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026 shows persistent risk and gaps in readiness

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Article

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Expert Commentary

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Press Release

[H3] NCC Group Monthly Threat Pulse - Review of March 2026

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Expert Commentary

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Videos

[H3] Mythos - what's the real story?

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Press Release

[H3] NCC Group named Horizon3.ai Global Partner of the Year for second consecutive year

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Case Studies

[H3] Case Study: Strengthening cross-domain product assurance to support Acubed IT’s entry into international markets

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Expert Commentary

[H3] Claude Mythos: BBC Business Today interview, discussing the implications for cyber security

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[H2] Our work with customers

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TikTok looked for two factors when choosing our third party security provider. Reputation, and European footprint. NCC Group is the best we could find, the best provider anyone could work with. Our meetings with national cyber security authorities have confirmed that we chose well!

Former Vice President for Government Relations
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NCC Group stands at the forefront of the cyber security domain. Their exceptional technical expertise and capabilities instil confidence in their ability to deliver customised, comprehensive security solutions and proactive risk mitigation. As our world becomes more interconnected, their partnership is invaluable.

Steve Knibbs
Head of VBSE

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Thanks to NCC Group’s swift response and support, we were able to contain the threat and quickly resume normal operations, while improving resilience for the future. The incident underscored the importance of preparedness and having the right team on standby in the event of a breach.

Nadeem Raza
CEO

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NCC Group's reputation as an industry leader in application security testing and reviews provides us with a stamp of approval that our architecture is hardened against even the most sophisticated of attacks. This will position MPCH's solution as the most security-conscious key storage and management solution in the marketplace at a time the sector is experiencing a high volume of attacks.

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NCC Group acted as an independent, trusted advisor and assessed the potential security vulnerabilities of the solution to give us peace of mind that the security was sound.

Phil Jones
Head of Payment Security, Barclaycard, payment partners of TfL

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The assessment has since replaced our previous existing forensics processes. Comparatively, I am significantly more comfortable and confident in our forensics procedure than I previously was. We faced no challenges during the engagement with NCC Group, the process went smoothly despite being fully remote. The team's productivity and ability to capture data has significantly improved and have also vastly enhanced their knowledge of forensic processes.

Chief Information Security Officer

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[H2] Our partnership & alliance ecosystem

We maintain a diverse network of partners and strategic alliances to optimize our cyber security solutions, adapt seamlessly to your unique business needs, and support innovation and progress within the industry.

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[H2] It's a new era of cyber risk.Defy it with NCC Group.
In today's ever-evolving threat landscape, understanding the risks your organization and customers are exposed to is more important than ever. Take the next step to bolster your defenses and raise your security maturity to a new level.
Our global experts are here to help you answer your most pressing cyber security questions.
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24/7 Incident Response Hotline

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[H2] Under attack? Call our 24/7 Incident Response Hotline now

Get in touch with an accredited Incident Response expert who can get your organisation back in control, and back to business.
+44 331 630 0690
*For the regular switchboard please contact +44 161 209 5200.

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Talk to our cyber security and resilience team about protecting what matters most to your organisation.
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UK & Europe: +44 (0) 161 209 5200
U.S. & Canada: +1 (800) 813 3523
APAC: +61 (0) 2 9552 4451

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Career enquiries

For questions about careers at NCC Group, current vacancies, or HR-related enquiries, please contact our People team.
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Press enquiries

For media requests, interview opportunities, or press-related questions, please contact our communications team.
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Finance enquiries

If you have a query relating to invoices, payments, or other finance-related matters, our finance team is here to assist you.
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Investor enquiries

For investor relations queries, including financial performance, reports, or shareholder information, please contact our investor relations team.
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Marketing enquiries

For marketing-related enquiries, partnerships, events, or brand collaboration opportunities, please contact our marketing team and we’ll route your request accordingly.
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Cyber Incident

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24/7 Cyber Incident Response Hotline

UK & Europe: +44 331 630 0690
U.S. & Canada: +1 (855) 684-1212
APAC: +61 1800 975 310

[H1] Incident Response

Limit business impact with incident readiness, management, and recovery.

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[H2] Cyber incidents are inevitable — are you prepared?

[H2] Lower the business impact of an incident through skilled preparation.
Receive immediate and continuous support to proactively protect against security incidents. Get primed to manage them while they’re happening and recover quickly so you can return to business as usual.

[H3] Security incidents can seriously disrupt and damage business operation and reputation.

Receive first responder training so you know what to do the moment an incident occurs. NCC Group’s tabletop simulations and incident response services help equip you for in-the-moment crisis management.

[H3] As work environments, social trends, technology, and cybercrime evolve, security incidents are even more likely.

Being prepared limits your risk and reduces business disruption. NCC Group’s Threat Assessment looks at hosts in the IT environment to scan them for malicious content — as a result, you’ll receive a prioritized list of relevant findings.

[H3] Thorough investigation uncovers evidence about a threat and paves the way to recovery.

Test, monitor, and validate affected systems to bring them back in production. Threat and Compromise Assessments can also be completed post-incident, and forensic engagement dives deeper to look at your digital files, messages, or data streams.

[H2] Incidents can occur any time and when you least expect it.

Strategy

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Incident Readiness

Are you prepared and equipped to adequately handle cyber security incidents? Better prepare for an incident to limit risks and reduce business downtime. Keep larger issues at bay by preparing for crisis situations through incident response retainers, first responder training, threat assessments, and more.

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Incident Response Management

You’re in a critical situation and you need someone who has daily experience calmly handling a security crisis. Our incident response services efficiently take control from intake through identification, analysis, containment, and remediation. Minimize downtime and reduce business impact.

Mitigation

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Incident Response Recovery

You’ve had an incident — now what? We’ll figure out who entered your systems and where so you can start rebuilding. NCC Group experts quickly and clearly advise the recovery and remediation efforts to help get your systems back into production.

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[H3] Cyber security that supports sustainable growth and success.
NCC Group has your back when disaster strikes, but can go even further with comprehensive guidance to reduce business risk and build a more resilient security program.
Strengthen your organization with cyber consulting expertise — applied when and where you need it.

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[H1] Technical Assurance

Securing your business from binary to boardroom.

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[H2] We focus on intelligence so you can focus on success.

[H2] Technical assurance detects vulnerabilities and protects systems.

[H3] Manage technical risks from the ground up.

From websites to physical devices, airplanes to WiFi-enabled toasters, code is the foundation of all the tech we interact with. Identify and tackle even the most minute holes in your defenses.

[H3] Turn your assessment data points into insights.

Data points are only useful if they're usable. Benchmark your own data and progress or turn your attention outward to your industry. Compare, contrast, and strategize.

[H3] Scale the size and intensity of your assessments.

No two security roadmaps are the same, nor should they be. Choose what makes sense for you, be it point-in-time penetration tests or full-scale attack simulations using a team of global experts.

[H2] NCC Group Recognised as a Leader in ISG’s 2025 Cyber Security Report
Leader - Technical Security Services
NCC Group is recognised for its CREST-certified offensive security, red teaming, and deep technical assurance, and is trusted in high-risk, compliance-driven environments.

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[H2] How will you assess your systems?

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Continuous Offensive Security

A scalable and comprehensive testing solution designed to be a seamless extension of your security team. It provides continuous, contextualised security assurance to meet the demands of modern development lifecycles. It includes real-time agile testing integrates into your working environment covering a spectrum of application security across web applications, web service and APIs as well as mobile applications.

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Penetration Testing

Penetration testing uncovers vulnerabilities to help you understand and reduce risk. Our expert team simulates real attacks to identify weaknesses before attackers do. Using advanced technologies and hybrid methods, we deliver thorough, up-to-date security evaluations. Our continuous offensive security services offer real-time monitoring to detect and respond to threats, keeping your security strong and adaptive.

Simulate

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Social Engineering Prevention

Evaluate how well your policies, procedures, and people respond to social engineering and phishing attacks. We use realistic simulations, assessments, and training to close security gaps, strengthen resilience, and drive lasting change.

Simulate

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Attack Simulation

Rigorously test your defences with realistic attack simulations. Identify hidden vulnerabilities early with Red, Purple, and Black Teaming. Combine threat intelligence and covert assessments to stay ahead of sophisticated threats.

Test

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Application Security

Mitigate threats and assess your mobile, web, and native applications for attack risks. Using penetration testing and assessments, find and address vulnerabilities before they become a target.

Test

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Hardware & Embedded Systems

Secure your products, platforms, and Board Support Packages using the latest security best practices. Avoid costly rework by getting it right the first time.

Test

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Network Infrastructure, Architecture, & Container Security

Find and fix vulnerabilities, understand complex container environments, and incorporate latest security practices for your cloud migration and transformation.

Design

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Cryptography & Encryption

Secure data as it flows from one place to another, up the supply chain as securely as possible.

Develop

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Cloud Security Services

Make your cloud computing environment more resilient with cloud-native and hybrid cloud security expertise that keeps pace with ever-changing cloud technology.

[H2] Further reading

[H3] The Rising Threat of Vishing Attacks and Deepfakes

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[H3] The Threat of Vishing: Exploiting Human Trust

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[H3] Strengthening Your Business Resilience with Attack Simulation

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[H3] Building Security-First AI Applications: A Best Practices Guide for CISOs

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[H3] Building Trust by Design for Secure AI Applications

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[H3] AI and Cyber Security: New Vulnerabilities CISOs Must Address

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[H2] Why NCC Group?

[H3] Global In-house team
Over +420 offensive security experts stay ahead of evolving threats.

[H3] Skills and accreditation
Our team includes CHECK, CREST, and OSCP certified consultants, plus testers cleared to SC and DV levels. We are a CREST Member Company and hold multiple NCSC accreditations.

[H3] Intelligence led
Our services are backed by extensive research, threat intelligence, and real-world experience in handling threat actors.

[H3] Trusted
From governments to tech giants, financial institutions to fast-growth businesses, for over 25 years we have proudly provided them with strong cyber resilience.

[H3] Global delivery services
Access global services with flexible delivery and cost models, providing both local presence in key regions and the ability to scale as needed.

[H3] Flexible service offerings
A range of engagement models, including fixed costs, day rates, and continuous models, to suit different project sizes, timelines, and global testing needs.

[H2] Our Accreditations

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Connect with our offensive security experts to protect your organisation from hidden risks.

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[H1] Managed Security Services

Safeguard your organization with comprehensive security unique to your needs.

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[H2] Block threats, not your potential — defend your critical assets so you can take care of business.

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[H2] Industry recognition
NCC Group has been named as a Leader in IDC MarketScapeEuropean Managed Detection and Response.
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[H2] Keeping up with data security changes is a constant battle.
When you aren’t sure how to win the fight, NCC Group has your back.
You need a 360° view of your security posture — bring your own cutting-edge technology, we'll apply our tools and methodologies to fight threats to your business. Cut through the noise and distractions to strengthen your security.

[H3] Cyber defense doesn't have to pull time and resources from business-critical work.

We show you what really matters for your security so you can focus on your business. Your organization is unique, so your security solution should be unique too. Build defense in depth with our managed security operations, bug bounty programs, financial fraud prevention, and continuous vulnerability scanning.

[H3] It’s important to know you’re getting value from your defenses.

NCC Group provides immediate security for more efficient time-to-value and better ROI from your security investment. Outsourcing portions – or all – of your cyber security can give you the bandwidth and expertise you need to fight against growing cybercrime without holding you back

[H3] Threat actors don't stand still — neither do we.

NCC Group security research teams work at the cutting edge of vulnerability discovery. Our vulnerability management service ensures you can confidently focus on developing your business’s most high-risk areas.

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Programs

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Managed XDR for Microsoft

Customized threat intelligence to help you leverage your Microsoft investment and protect against relevant threats unique to your landscape.

Programs

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Managed XDR for Splunk

Prevent attacks; stop threats. Your SIEM shouldn’t stop your business — it should bring you the alerts that matter to your unique threat landscape.

Programs

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Vulnerability Management & Scanning

Identify and prioritize weaknesses in your digital infrastructure. Triage alerts, remove false positives, and go beyond traditional vulnerability scanning with a team of experts who can also help you remediate.

Programs

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Bug Bounty & Vulnerability Disclosure

Get help from independent security researchers worldwide. We build, execute, and manage bug bounty programs to make your organization safer. Discover exploitable vulnerabilities and proactively mitigate the threat.

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Unified Cyber Platform

A vulnerability and threat management platform powered by human expertise and artificial intelligence (AI). Enhancing the next generation of MXDR to provide faster time to value, better detection with a cost-effective approach.

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External Attack Surface Management

Gain visibility of your external facing assets and attack surface by seeing it from a hacker’s perspective. Our team then works to prioritize risks and support remediation efforts to dramatically reduce overall business risk.

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[H2] Expert cyber security strategy meets dedicated support.
Investing in the right people, processes and technology is the best way to enable business transformation while preventing disaster.
Our security consultants work closely with your teams to build a stronger security program from the inside out. Make your organization more resilient with cyber expertise applied when and where you need it.

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[H2] Shrink your cyber risk.
Augment your team or even outsource key aspects of your cyber strategy with specialized services from NCC Group.

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[H1] Consulting & Implementation

Get comprehensive cyber security analysis & support.

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[H2] It's time to go beyond baseline cyber security.

[H3] Prevent

Proactively prevent security breaches by mitigating your vulnerabilities.

[H3] Plan

Roadmap your security toward risk reduction and compliance with a comprehensive plan.

[H3] Implement

Turn strategy into practice as our experts enable your security team to operationalize robust cyber security measures.

[H3] Triage

Zoom in and focus your cyber security investment by diving deep to discover blind spots and prioritize opportunities.

[H3] Test

Diagnostic testing, pen testing, and other focused examination define where your security needs support.

[H3] Remediate

The fixing stage— our remediation support starts where testing, triage, and investigation leaves off.

[H2] Cyber security industry recognition:

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NCC Group named a strong performer in The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Consulting Services In Europe, Q1 2024.

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Prevent

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Identity & Access Management

As your business evolves, your IAM should keep pace to ensure that the right people are allowed the right level of access at the right time.

Prevent, Plan & Advise

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Operational Technology

Business risks to safety, availability, and productivity are increasing as security complexity grows in industrial sectors. Protect your critical infrastructure and maintain uptime with our operational technology (OT) support.

Prevent & Advise

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People: Training & Awareness

Develop cyber security awareness programs that are in sync with your business and support them with training that empowers your experts.

Full-Spectrum Strategy

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Strategy, Risk & Compliance

Collaborate with seasoned experts to lay the foundation for business growth and transformation through comprehensive risk management, security improvement, and compliance programs.

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[H3] AI in Cyber Security Whitepaper

This paper provides high-level summaries of how AI can be used by both cyber professionals and adversaries, the risks AI systems introduce, safety/privacy/ethics concerns, and how the regulatory landscape is evolving.
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[H3] Threat Intelligence Reports

Exclusive insights into the latest Threat Intelligence. Keeping constant watch over the cyber and geopolitical landscapes so you don’t have to.
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[H3] Consulting & Implementation Case Study

NCC Group worked with a Critical National Infrastructure Operator of Essential Services to deliver an independent assessment that would clarify the current maturity of their security posture.
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