Lancaster University signs international cyber security research agreement

Lancaster University is enhancing its position as a global leader in cyber security research by agreeing links with Japan’s national ICT institute.

These collaborations will provide opportunities for staff and student exchanges to work on specific research projects on a wide range of cyber security issues.

“Cyber security is an increasingly critical issue in a globally connected world and we are keen to work alongside other internationally-leading organisations such as NICT to ensure governments, businesses and individuals are able to remain resilient against threats.”

The UK Cyber Security Academic Centre of Excellence scheme is jointly accredited by GCHQ, a UK national security and intelligence organisation, and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The NICT is the sole Japanese national laboratory dedicated to ICT research – the Network Security Laboratory is highly regarded for its excellence in researching cyber security technology. The partnership between the NICT and the three universities was brokered through earlier engagements arranged by the Science and Innovation Network.