The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has named former NCC Group chief technology officer (CTO) Ollie Whitehouse as its CTO, in a newly created role that replaces in part that performed by the agency’s well-regarded technical director Ian Levy, who left the organisation earlier this year.
Whitehouse will be tasked with shaping and delivering the UK’s whole-of-society national cyber security mission, helping to combat the myriad threats facing the country at scale, and building collective resilience.
He will also play a key role in maintaining the NCSC’s role as the country’s National Technical Authority, help ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of digital developments, anticipating new threats as they arise, and will also help move the needle on some of the more pressing challenges facing the UK’s cyber security workforce, such as diversity and inclusion.
“We’re delighted that Ollie will be joining the NCSC as our new chief technology officer,” said NCSC CEO Lindy Cameron. “He will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our…
