New chief to lead national cyber security centre

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New chief to lead national cyber security centre

Efforts to boost cyber security have been strengthened by the promotion of a senior civil servant. Lindy Cameron has been announced as the National Cyber Security Centre's new Chief Executive.

Date - 29th July 2020
By - Chris Smith

The government agency tasked with leading the fight against cyber criminals has appointed the current deputy lead at the Northern Ireland Office as its new leader. Lindy Cameron will take the helm at the National Cyber Security Centre in September...

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