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The UK’s thriving science and technology sector is at risk of being compromised by certain states for their technological, economic, political, and military gain. Secure your success

Last Updated: 19 December 2025
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The UK’s thriving science and technology sector is at risk of being compromised by certain states for their technological, economic, political, and military gain. Their targets are much broader than you might think, encompassing academia, business, investments and supply chains.  These activities pose a terminal risk to research, profits and reputation.  Learn more about how this affects your sector through the links below. 

Emerging Tech
Emerging Tech

Someone’s got their eye on your IP.

Investors
Investors

Your next investment could make billions.  For someone else.

CNI
Critical National Infrastructure

Your everyday work? To a state actor, it’s everything.

Academia
Academia

Foreign governments could use their intelligence services and their economic power to target your research.

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