Cyber risk management company completes start-up programme

Cyber Tzar has successfully completed and graduated from the NCSC For Startups programme.

The NCSC For Startups programme, an initiative led by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in partnership with Plexal, Deloitte, CyNam, and Hub8, is renowned for its rigorous selection process and the high standards it sets for participants.

It's a comprehensive, three-month engagement where startups receive invaluable insights, mentorship, and support from NCSC experts and industry leaders.

The focus is on developing and adapting technology to meet some of the UK's most pressing national security challenges in cybersecurity.

To date, the programme has supported over 60 companies, which have collectively raised £512 million in funding and have been instrumental in creating over 1,600 new jobs, signifying the program's impact and success in the tech startup ecosystem.

Cyber Tzar now joins an elite group of alumni, including two other West Midlands-based companies, Lexverify and Goldilock, who have previously benefited from the programme.

Wayne Horkan, head of Technology and Engineering at Cyber Tzar, shared: “We’ve seen it transform other people and we wanted some of the magic for us.

“The consortium team is wonderful. They provide you a huge amount of support.”

Cyber Tzar is an innovative startup in the cyber risk management arena, dedicated to enhancing cyber resilience.

Their approach combines first-party risk assessments and third-party risk management, providing a comprehensive strategy for addressing cyber threats.

By offering dynamic and data-driven insights, Cyber Tzar empowers businesses to effectively navigate and mitigate the complexities of cyber risks, ensuring a more secure digital environment.

Their services are designed to strengthen overall cyber defence mechanisms for their clients and the supply chains of their clients. For more details, visit Cyber Tzar.

Pictured (L-R): Sarah Carr PLEXAL Innovation Associate, Rosie Clutson PLEXAL Innovation lead, Wayne Horkan Cyber Tzar Head of Tech and Engineering, Andrew Horkan Cyber Tzar Cyber Security Engineer, Charles Andrews Cyber Tzar Chair