He will spearhead the UK’s strategy on cyber resilience, especially regarding upcoming tech like AI
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has named Richard Horne, former director of cybersecurity at Barclays, as the new boss.
He will take over in the autumn and will replace Lindy Cameron, who has been assigned a new role as the British High Commissioner to India. Mr Horne currently chairs the Cyber Security Practice at PwC UK, and his new responsibility will involve spearheading the UK’s strategy on cyber resilience, especially regarding upcoming tech like AI and quantum computing.
Anne Keast-Butler, head of GCHQ which supervises the NCSC, said: “I’m delighted that Richard Horne will become the next CEO of the NCSC. He brings with him a wealth of experience working with major companies and organisations to help them understand and manage their cybersecurity and respond to incidents when they occur.”
She added: “Richard’s experience will ensure the NCSC continues to drive cybersecurity up the boardroom agenda and develop its world-leading partnerships to address the cybersecurity threats that the UK faces.”
Before joining PwC, Mr Horne served as managing director of cybersecurity for Barclays. In 2011, he got an opportunity to shape the government’s first cybersecurity strategy while on secondment to the Cabinet Office.
Expressing his sentiments on his appointed position, he said; “It is an honour to become CEO of the NCSC. Over the seven years since its establishment, the NCSC has repeatedly shown its world-leading understanding of technology and its unparalleled knowledge of the cyber threat we face in the UK.”
“I’m incredibly honoured and excited about leading a globally recognised organisation, its world class experts and leaders into the future while helping ensure that our mission is realised.”
