U.K. cybersecurity chief warns of gap between risks and defenses

The report summarizes warnings from the new head of the UK NCSC about a growing mismatch between cyber threats and defensive capabilities, reinforced by a Green Raven survey showing 70% of senior UK cybersecurity professionals feel professional despair amid alert fatigue, limited organizational support, and inadequate tools. Experts cite silos, reactive spending, and unclear accountability contributing to stress and CISO burnout, while AI is viewed as a double‑edged sword that can both bolster defenses and empower adversaries. The piece advocates for proactive threat intelligence, realistic risk management, and industry collaboration to improve resilience.