In June 2025 it was announced that BDFI academic Ola Michalec will be leading, alongside Chris Hankin (Professor of Computing Science at Imperial College London), and Martin Sadler (a sector specialist at the University of Bristol), on the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology's Cyber Security Growth Action Plan.
The Cyber Security Growth Action Plan will conduct a rapid sectoral analysis to set out key insights for government to support the growth of the UK cyber security sector. The plan will deliver key insights on the interventions needed to develop current strengths in the cyber security sector, and maximise the potential of future opportunities. This will inform the recently announced refresh of the National Cyber Strategy to realise the benefits of cyber’s strong position in the Industrial Strategy, ensuring the UK’s economic security and resilience.
Congratulations Ola, your leadership on this really important national work is a real testament to your expertise in the field!