Paul Chichester

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Director Operations, NCSC, GCHQ. Have spent over 30 years working in the intelligence and security field (with a particular focus on cyber operations of all varieties).

Worked MOONLIGHT MAZE and every other cyber threat investigation in the U.K. since. Some might say it’s a hobby and a career. Some might say it’s an obsession!

Always learning. Views entirely my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my organisation. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Paul ChichesterSep 1, 2023
Supporting Ukraine continues to be our priority and so really pleased we’re sharing our latest malware report today that provides further details on GRU malware. https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/uk-allies-support-ukraine-calling-out-russia-gru-malware-campaign
UK and allies support Ukraine calling out Russia's GRU for new malware campaign

Malware, dubbed Infamous Chisel, enables unauthorised access to compromised Android devices.

Paul ChichesterApr 20, 2023
Sunrise on Day 2, and sadly the final day of #CYBERUK23 in the incredible city of Belfast. Join us for more great sessions on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@CYBERUKONLINE
CYBERUK ONLINE

Welcome to the CYBERUK YouTube Channel! CYBERUK is the UK government’s annual flagship cyber security event hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Bringing together government, national security, industry and academia to deliver world class content, cementing the UK’s position as a responsible and democratic cyber power, able to protect and promote our interests in and through cyberspace. On the channel you will find a range of content from previous events, conversations, topic reviews and insights into the forthcoming event. Check back regularly for new content in the lead up to CYBERUK 2022!

YouTube
Paul ChichesterApr 16, 2023
Not long now before we kick off our flagship event in the amazing city of Belfast. Looking forward to catching up with old friends and making new ones in the ever expanding cyber security community. If you’re not joining us in person, follow our YouTube channel for some great talks and speakers. https://www.cyberuk.uk
CYBERUK 2024

Discover more about the UK government's flagship cyber security conference, coming to Birmingham on 13-15 May.

Paul ChichesterMar 19, 2023
Really please to announce we’ll be publishing more of our malware analysis reports in the future and here’s some recent and more historical ones we’ve declassified as well. Would really appreciate feedback on the reports and what would be useful to see in the future. https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/keep-up-to-date/malware-analysis-reports
Malware analysis reports

Reports and IoCs from the NCSC malware analysis team

Paul ChichesterJan 28, 2023
Been a busy week again so here’s our latest update on two very targeted threats we are highlighting to a range of individuals including those working in defence, academia, government to name a few. https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/spear-phishing-campaigns-targets-of-interest
SEABORGIUM and TA453 continue their respective spear-phishing campaigns against targets of interest

Activity against targeted organisations and individuals in the UK and other areas of interest.

Paul ChichesterJan 16, 2023
It’s an absolute privilege to have colleagues from CERT-UA joining us at #CyberThreat22 and giving such a detailed insight into their work. Looking forward to spending time this week building on our already strong partnership with Ukraine.
Paul ChichesterJan 3, 2023
aegilopsJan 3, 2023

I'll be speaking at CyberThreat in London this month, about "GitHub & Security" ( is a 🥇sponsor)

There's more than enough to say about that to fill my 10 minutes!

It is hosted by the UK Gov's National Cyber Security Centre and the SANS Institute, on 16-17 Jan '23.

https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-training-events/cyberthreat-2022/

There's talks from @chich and James Lyne (CTO of SANS), and keynotes from CERT-UA and Gordon Corera.

#GitHub #AppSec #SupplyChainSecurity #CyberSecurity #NCSC #SANS #CyberThreat

CyberThreat 2022

CyberThreat 2022

Paul ChichesterNov 12, 2022
So I’m a great believer that we stand on the shoulders of giants and our history is an important framing for whatever we achieve today. That’s why I think stories like this one, and celebrating them are so important. Perhaps the most important lesson I take from this story is that protecting our future has always been, and will always be, a team sport. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-63594671
World War Two: Plaque unveiled for codebreaker John Herivel

John Herivel was one of the key figures in decrypting Germany's Enigma code messages during World War Two.

BBC News
Paul ChichesterNov 11, 2022

For those that follow us at the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre, you’ll know we have an amazing annual event called CYBERUK and next April we’re heading to the amazing city of Belfast. One new aspect of the event this year in Wales was our Technical Masterclass and in 2023 we intend to run three of them! Call for abstracts is now open so if you want to join us and share your insights on red teaming, asset discovery or threat modelling, head on over and read our blog about the event.

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blog-post/cyberuk-2023-technical-masterclass-call

CYBERUK 2023 Technical Masterclass: call for abstracts now open

We're inviting all security professionals to share their expertise with delegates at next year's CYBERUK.

Paul ChichesterNov 11, 2022
barstewardNov 10, 2022

This TV programme about Britain's influence on technology in the 1980s is well worth a watch:
'Made in the 80s: Decade That Shaped Our World' - Episode 3

Features the development story of the Sinclair, BBC Micro etc.

Available on All4 for the next few weeks:
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/made-in-the-80s-decade-that-shaped-our-world?cntsrc=social_share_ios_made_in_the_80s_decade_that_shaped_our_world