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The UK's intelligence, security and cyber agency, helping to keep the UK safe online and in the real world. Follow the cyber security arm of our mission @NCSC.
United Kingdom
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#OnThisDay in 1943 Commander Edward Travis established the 'Newmanry' @BletchleyPark, named after mathematician Dr Max Newman. The section was created to develop machine methods for cryptanalytic attack against the Lorenz cipher machine #WWII - something previously done by hand
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Yes Chef! . Our software engineers have cooked up several open-source software packages and put them on @github, including the ingenious #CyberChef. You can use it for a whole range of technical tasks - from data analysis to encryption. ➡️
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Despite what you might think you don’t need a degree to work with us. In some cases just two GCSEs is all you need to begin your #JourneyToGCHQ. Explore the jobs we have on offer ⬇️.
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It's never too late to begin your #JourneyToGCHQ. Whether you're looking for a new career, or you've had a career break, we will support you to succeed in playing a part in our important mission. ➡️
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Some great answers flying in, many of them spot on!. Here is the #GCHQPuzzle answer we were looking for.
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Today marks #HolocaustMemorialDay and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. Across our sites, our colleagues are hearing stories from survivors and remembering victims of genocide and their families. #HMD2025
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RT @NCSC: Take a look at the #CYBERUK25 programme now. Comment below and let us know what's catching your eye on the agenda so far. https:….
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Situated on the cliffs of North Cornwall, with dramatic views out into the Atlantic Ocean, our Bude site plays a critical role in collecting the essential data that underpins our operations. ⬇️
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We work 24/7 on our mission to protect the UK from those seeking to do us harm, including: . Cyber criminals. Hostile states. Terrorists. Find out more about our vital work ⬇️.
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#DidYouKnow . Wherever UK forces are stationed around the world, GCHQ are there to support them, and across our sites, we work with military personnel and key partners on our important mission.
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#OnThisDay in 1913, the brilliant codebreaker Shaun Wylie was born. While he was best known for his significant cryptanalytic contributions @bletchleypark during #WWII, he also had a passion for starring in plays, playing hockey & a whizz at maths🎭🏑
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#OnThisDay in 1917 the Zimmermann Telegram was sent by Germany to Mexico, proposing an alliance if the US entered #WWI. The very next day, our predecessors in the Admiralty's Room 40 were decrypting it. The course of the War was about to change ⬇️.
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