DSIT cyber security newsletter - February 2023
Published 23 February 2023
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1. Introducing the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Responsibility for digital and cyber security has moved across from DCMS to the newly created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This new department brings together the five technologies of tomorrow – quantum, AI, engineering biology, semiconductors, future telecoms – along with life sciences and green technologies, into one single department for the first time. DSIT will continue to deliver the priorities set out by the National Cyber Strategy 2022, helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online and ensure the UK is a science and technology superpower.
2. Enter the competition to find the UK’s Most Innovative Cyber Security SME 2023
Does your cyber security business bring something truly innovative to the UK market? As part of Infosecurity Europe 2023, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is running a competition to look for the most creative and original cyber security companies in the country, one of which will be crowned The UK’s Most Innovative Cyber SME 2023.
The winner will be made the flagship company of the 2023 Cyber Innovation Zone at Infosecurity Europe - one of Europe’s leading cyber security events taking place on June 20 to 22. All 14 finalists will be invited to join the Cyber Innovation Zone where they will be offered an event exhibition package, two showcase speaking slots and a marketing package. The winner will be announced at the event and will join an impressive list of past champions including TryHackMe (2022), Capslock (2021), Hack The Box (2019), KETS Quantum Security, Check Recipient (now trading as Tessian) (2017), Device Authority (2016) and Geolang (2015).
Infosecurity Europe 2023 is the most comprehensive cyber security exhibition in Europe. Your company will benefit from featuring in one of Europe’s top events for the information security industry and be able to showcase your services and products in front of an audience of cyber security professionals, buyers and investors.
To enter, please complete this application form by 31 March. The finalists will be announced on 20 April and will then be required to present an online pitch with a Q&A in May 2023.