The need for cyber security products and services has never been greater, and supporting this sector to grow has been a key objective of DCMS strategy for the last five years. COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in one way or another. People are concerned about the wellbeing of their friends and family, and businesses in all sectors worry about their ability to weather the storm and protect their livelihoods. Against this backdrop, I have been greatly impressed by the resilience of our cyber security sector – and also by its capacity to do good and support others during tough times. The pandemic has compelled us to rapidly adopt new technology and everyone working in cyber security has therefore played a crucial role in keeping us secure, as we talk, shop and work online more than ever before. This year’s survey of cyber security firms found whilst nine in ten businesses (89%) felt COVID-19 had impacted their business, many of these firms have quickly adjusted and innovated within the current economic climate.

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