Initially a UK-only initiative by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), Secure Innovation has now expanded to include regional guidance for all Five Eyes countries. The UK’s tech startups can access tailored action plans to assess and enhance their security practices, with more than 500 companies already having adopted these protective measures.
The Secure Innovation guidance offers cost-effective strategies that tech companies can implement from the outset to safeguard their intellectual property, reputation, and long-term success. This collaboration underscores the Five Eyes nations’ heightened commitment to jointly addressing national security threats targeting the technology sector across their jurisdictions.
Companies in the participating countries can now access a unified set of Secure Innovation resources, ensuring that guidance is both consistent and globally applicable to meet the demands of the interconnected startup ecosystem. This alignment recognises the international nature of security threats facing emerging technology businesses worldwide.
MI5 Director General, Ken McCallum, warned of sophisticated efforts by nation-state adversaries, such as China, to steal intellectual property from some of the most innovative startups. “The Five Eyes Secure Innovation advice we’re rolling out today forms part of our response,” McCallum said. “By joining up with our allies and offering consistent advice, we are making it easier for companies working across the world to take steps to keep their ideas and products secure.”
Source: UK Security Service MI5.
