UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced that £21m backing for technology to stop cyber attackers.
Innovative technology that can be integrated into existing computer hardware and blocks up to 70% of the most common cyber attacks will soon be in devices across the country.
UKRI stated that advanced cyber protections will be embedded into the digital systems including critical infrastructure to consumer electronics.
The work is supported by up to £21m from Innovate UK and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
The technology, Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions (CHERI), builds defences into computer systems from the off.
Reportedly, this is because a large share of cyber attacks exploit common software bugs.
CHERI adds security at the hardware level, which means many common cyber attacks, like hijacking software or stealing data, can be stopped, ensuring devices are better protected than ever.
The funding will strengthen the services people and businesses rely on, from energy and transport to healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
Cyber Security minister Liz Lloyd said: “CHERI changes the game for cyber security, enabling us to build defences directly into device hardware.
“It can shut down up to 70% of the most common cyber attacks at source, helping protect everything from the smart devices in our homes to the systems that keep hospitals running and transport moving.
“This is how we are making systems stronger from the ground up, and these investments will help us build a safer digital future as we drive new growth across our tech sector.”
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