Richard Browne
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From: Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
- Published on: 3 March 2023
- Last updated on: 27 January 2025

Richard Browne is the Director of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The Director of the NCSC has responsibility for:
1. Leading the operations of the NCSC, including managing the national response to Cyber Security Incidents of all kinds
2. Advising the government on issues relating to cyber security
3. Ensuring a comprehensive national approach to cyber security, including in relation to the national security aspects of cyber security, and that cyber security is embedded in national strategies and policy
4. Setting the strategic direction for the NCSC and management of corporate governance functions