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King sends message for National Cyber Security Centre’s 10th anniversary

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Reynolds, J. (2026, October 10). King sends message for National Cyber Security Centre’s 10th anniversary. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/national-cyber-security-centre-king-the-king-press-association-b1300290.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-10 · by Jordan Reynolds

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King Charles sent a message celebrating the National Cyber Security Centre’s 10th anniversary, highlighting its role in defending against cyber attacks and safeguarding democratic institutions. He emphasized the importance of strong cybersecurity to balance risks from new technologies and disinformation while praising the NCSC for assembling diverse talent to tackle complex issues. Charles also acknowledged the anonymous nature of much of their work and expressed gratitude for their efforts in protecting national security.
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On January 21, King Charles III sent a message to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) for its 10th anniversary. The King highlighted the centre's achievements, emphasizing its role in defending the country against cyber attacks and safeguarding democratic institutions and critical infrastructure. He warned that malicious actors are evolving their tactics using automated technologies, posing significant challenges to trust and security in the digital age. Additionally, he underscored the importance of strong cybersecurity in making the online environment safer and more resilient amid the risks and opportunities presented by powerful new technologies.

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“The work you do is central to ensuring that people and organisations continue to benefit from digital technology with confidence, whilst protecting our democracy, economy and the critical systems on which we rely every day.
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🔮 “Your support for and investment in the next generation of cyber security professionals remain vitally important to secure the skills and knowledge on which our nation will depend, long into the future.
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King sends message for National Cyber Security Centre’s 10th anniversary · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 0 hedged)

Charles said the NCSC has “defended this country against cyber attacks, safeguarded our democratic institutions and protected the critical infrastructure upon which daily life depends”. asserted
life → say → which
“I know only too well what risks are posed to our economic wellbeing and, indeed, those values and institutions we hold most dear. asserted
we → know → wellbeing
“From threats to our international order, to the need to balance the risks and opportunities of powerful new technologies, strong cyber security is fundamental to making the online environment safer and more resilient. asserted
environment → balance → technologies
“Disinformation and other forms of hostile online activity present real challenges to trust and security in the digital age, and malicious actors continue to evolve their tactics by using automated technologies. asserted
actors → present → technologies
“The work you do is central to ensuring that people and organisations continue to benefit from digital technology with confidence, whilst protecting our democracy, economy and the critical systems on which we rely every day. asserted
we → do → which
“The work of the whole Intelligence Community has always depended on assembling the finest and most diverse range of minds; indeed, it is the very breadth and variety of talent that has always given us our greatest edge. asserted
that → depend → edge
“This spirit lives on in the NCSC today, where a remarkable mix of backgrounds, expertise and perspectives is brought to bear on the most complex and consequential issues of our age. asserted
mix → live → age
“Your support for and investment in the next generation of cyber security professionals remain vitally important to secure the skills and knowledge on which our nation will depend, long into the future. asserted
nation → remain → future
Read More “I am acutely aware that much of what you do cannot be praised publicly and that the quiet dedication with which you protect this nation will perhaps never receive the wider recognition it deserves. asserted
it → read → recognition
“When I consider the threats you work so tirelessly to defeat, I am filled with profound gratitude that it is you who protect us. asserted
who → consider → us
“On your tenth anniversary, I can only congratulate each and every one of you on being part of that extraordinary decade of service.” asserted
I → congratulate → service
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