Surrey named as Cyber University of the Year

By Tom Kilkelly

5 October 2023

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The University of Surrey has been recognised as a world leading innovator in cyber security after being crowned Cyber University of the Year at the National Cyber Awards 2023.

The se awards  celebrate excellence and innovation in the UK’s cyber security sector across academia, defence, policing and industry and recognise individuals and institutions who are committed to cyber innovation, cybercrime reduction and protecting citizens online.

Surrey is one of only seven UK universities to be recognised by the government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as both an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research and in Cyber Security Education.

It is also a sector leader in successful organisational cyber risk management.

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The  Surrey Centre for Cyber Security (SCCS) at the University works with industry, government and academia to establish methods and techniques which tackle cyber security threats.  

Professor Max Lu, President and Vice-Chancellor at the University of Surrey, said: “I’m delighted to congratulate colleagues in Surrey Centre for Cyber Security.

''The award reflects their expertise, leadership and contribution to the state of the art in cyber security, as well as the societal impact of their work.

''Tackling security threats is more relevant now than ever before, and University of Surrey is proud to be playing a leading role.''

By Tom Kilkelly

Tom Kilkelly started working as a freelance journalist for The Business Magazine following his graduation from UCL in 2022.

During his studies Tom became very interested in the works of Irish authors including Samuel Beckett and Flann O'Brien (Brian O'Nolan).

His current role as a freelance business reporter is his first exposure to the world of business journalism. Working at TBM has given Tom the chance to really get to grips with the goings-on in the business hive that is the South East.