Strengthening Nuclear Cybersecurity.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has unveiled its state-of-the-art Group Cyberspace Collaboration Centre (GCCC) in Cumbria, marking a significant step forward in protecting Britain’s nuclear infrastructure.
Located at Herdus House, the facility serves as a central hub for experts in cyber, digital, and engineering to collaborate on emerging technologies and security challenges.
NDA Group CEO David Peattie emphasized the facility’s strategic importance:
“The GCCC is further enhancing our collective ability to keep us safe, secure, resilient and sustainable in cyberspace. Enabling us to work together more closely means we can defend as one.”
Collaborative Innovation
The centre forms part of the NDA’s expanding digital security network, which includes:
- Cyber Security Operations facility (Warrington)
- Cyber Lab classroom (Energus)
- Robotics and AI Collaboration centre (RAICo1)
- Sellafield Engineering Centre of Excellence
Regulatory Support
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has welcomed the initiative.
Warren Cain, ONR Superintending Inspector, noted:
“All nuclear sites must have strong cyber security systems in place to protect important information and assets from cyber threats. We welcome the NDA’s commitment to strengthen their cyber defences with this new specialist facility.”
Future-Focused Capabilities
The GCCC provides:
Function |
Purpose |
|---|---|
| Security Operations | Real-time threat monitoring and response |
| Cyber Exercising | Simulation and training scenarios |
| Technology Testing | AI and robotics integration evaluation |
The facility enables partners to explore how emerging technologies can support mission delivery while maintaining robust security protocols. It represents a crucial component in the NDA’s broader strategy to clean up the UK’s earliest nuclear sites safely and cost-effectively.
Industry-Wide Impact
Representatives from government, nuclear operators, regulators, and the supply chain attended the opening ceremony, underscoring the facility’s importance in fostering cross-sector collaboration. The centre will facilitate knowledge sharing and collective defense strategies against evolving cyber threats.
For more information about the GCCC and the NDA’s cybersecurity initiatives, visit www.gov.uk/nda
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