Will Middleton

Cyber Director at UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Previously in 🇵🇰🇪🇸and 🇺🇸

[ASPI Cyber, Tech & Security @ASPI_CTS]

Kicking off the first ASPI booth session at #TheSydneyDialogue by @GPriyandita in conversation with @WillMiddletonUK, Cyber Director 🇬🇧 UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on responsible cyber behavior in the Indo-Pacific #TSD2024

[LondonCyber @LondonCyber]

Alongside the @StateDept & @UNITAR, 🇬🇧 delivered a training week for our UN Women in Cyber Diplomacy Fellows. We had sessions on drafting and delivering 🇺🇳 statements with @ASPI_org, hacktivists by @ICRC, and gender & AI by @OAS_official. Thank you to our speakers! #womenincyber

[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

Thank you @David_Cameron not only for your kind words, but for treating the democratic transition with bipartisan spirit and grace.

This government will continue the UK’s leadership on Ukraine and our ironclad commitment to Ukraine’s security.

[LondonCyber @LondonCyber]

Last week the Indian 🇮🇳 and Japanese 🇯🇵 @CheveningFCDO Cyber Fellows came to visit us in King Charles Street! We spent the day discussing all things Cyber 🌐 and look forward to seeing them again in May for their final presentations! @CranfieldUni

[Will Middleton @WillMiddletonUK]

Today’s announcement on the cyber threat to the UK from China 👇 https://t.co/Wld0WGcYVl

[David Cameron @David_Cameron]

We've taken action on China 👇

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

🚨We’ve published a new joint cyber security advisory revealing evolving tactics used by Russian state-linked cyber actors as more organisations move to cloud-based infrastructure ⬇️
https://t.co/qKs8rtJqiR

[LondonCyber @LondonCyber]

As security challenges evolve, so too is our collaboration with Nigeria. As part of our Security and Defence Partnership 🇳🇬🤝🇬🇧 signed an MoU enabling deeper cooperation on capacity building and tackling cyber threats @ukhomeoffice @scitechgovuk

[LondonCyber @LondonCyber]

That's a wrap! At Lancaster House the 🇬🇧&🇫🇷 hosted the first conference of its kind, called the #PallMallProcess, where the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities was discussed.
Read the communiqué to catch up: https://t.co/rd7qEwPWaZ

[LondonCyber @LondonCyber]

The 🇬🇧 is enhancing our strategic partnerships with non-profit organisations. We are proud to announce a £1m uplift to @Shadowserver to expand access to early warning systems, and provide cyber security support to those impacted by cyber-attacks #UKCSSF

[Cabinet Office @cabinetofficeuk]

Today @OliverDowden spoke at the first conference on proliferation and malicious use of cyber intrusion tools.

The UK is committed to working with like-minded nations on this issue including through our new initiative, the Pall Mall Process. @francediplo

[LondonCyber @LondonCyber]

@OliverDowden, the Deputy Prime Minister 🇬🇧 attended the #PallMallProcess conference earlier today, calling for an international approach to tackling the proliferation and irresponsible use of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities. Read his speech here: https://t.co/UIlJ9r0oNh

[Will Middleton @WillMiddletonUK]

Delighted to launch the Pall Mall Process in London this morning - a joint UK-France multi-stakeholder initiative to tackle the proliferation and misuse of commercial cyber intrusion tools. #PallMallProcess @LondonCyber

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

🚨 SANCTIONED: Russian hacker involved in one of the worst cyber-attacks in Australia’s history.

Together with our allies, we are taking action to promote international security and stability in cyberspace 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇦🇺

[Will Middleton @WillMiddletonUK]

Proud of my team who’ve done the hard work behind this international collaboration to support Ukraine’s cyber defence. @LondonCyber

[Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG @LNevilleRolfe]

🇬🇧 alongside🇺🇸🇨🇦🇵🇱🇩🇪🇫🇷🇪🇪🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇱 have formed the Tallinn Mechanism to support Ukraine in upholding its fundamental right to self-defence in cyber space. Our #CSSF UK-Ukraine Cyber Programme is vital, helping Ukraine protect against Russian cyber attacks. https://t.co/Sj4sueMJ8C

[LondonCyber @LondonCyber]

Delighted to again support 14 of our #womenincyber fellows to attend the UN🇺🇳 #OEWG on security of, and in, the use of ICTs, part of 🇬🇧efforts to promote gender equality and inclusive international cyber governance. @theGFCE

[Journal of Cyber Policy @CHCyberPolicy]

🚨 New Interview! 🚨

We spoke to @WillMiddletonUK (Director, @LondonCyber) about the 🇬🇧's approach to cyber capacity building, including:

🤝 partnerships;
📜 principles; and
🌐 global engagement.

Read the full interview here: https://t.co/X4szczgP0L

[Will Middleton @WillMiddletonUK]

Important 🇬🇧 collaboration with 🇺🇸🇵🇱to raise awareness of vulnerability exploited by SVR

[NCSC UK @NCSC]

The 🇬🇧, 🇺🇸, and 🇵🇱 have issued a joint advisory to help organisations counter malicious activity used by Russian cyber actors exploiting a vulnerability in JetBrains TeamCity software⬇️
https://t.co/kg9JwxU8Fl

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[Will Middleton @WillMiddletonUK]

Strong alignment of shared interests and values in the first 🇬🇧🇪🇺Cyber Dialogue under TCA today. Great to be back in Brussels. @FCDOGovUK @LondonCyber @SciTechgovuk @eu_eeas https://t.co/xKXcCxJyCL

[Will Middleton @WillMiddletonUK]

Months of investigation, analysis, preparation and collaboration with our international partners. Appreciate the solidarity and support from our allies.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

🚨 SANCTIONED: Russian operatives responsible for cyber activity aiming to interfere in UK politics and democracy.

Working with allies, we’re committed to countering Russian attempts to undermine our own and our allies’ security and prosperity.