Stifling Beijing in cyberspace is now British intelligence’s number-one mission

The document recaps the CYBERUK conference, emphasizing a strategic shift in focus from Russia to China as the primary long-term cyber threat, with frequent references to APT31 and Volt Typhoon and concerns over China’s capability building, data laws, and potential for disruptive operations against critical national infrastructure. It underscores calls by UK intelligence leaders for increased cyber resilience, accountability from vendors and boards, collaborative innovation across government, industry, and academia, and a limited 10–15 year window to counter China’s ambitions in technology and cyber dominance.