The Cybersecurity Business Network (CBN), a UK coalition of cybersecurity organisations has announced the appointment of former UK minister for Digital and Broadband, Matt Warman, as chair of the CBN.

Warman’s appointment comes at a critical time for the UK’s cybersecurity sector, as recent high-profile cyber-attacks across sectors have underscored the urgent need for enhanced industry collaboration, resilience and the right regulatory approach.

As chair, Warman will spearhead the continued growth of the network, engaging various stakeholders from the private and public sectors, and championing the UK cyber sector as CBN aims to become a single unifying voice for UK based cyber organisations.

“I am delighted to be joining the Cybersecurity Business Network as Chair. The UK’s dynamic and innovative cybersecurity industry is in need of a strong voice as it becomes an increasingly important sector both for economic growth and strengthening resilience”, said Warman.

“As we have seen in recent months, malicious cyber attacks and geopolitical threats have presented UK businesses and consumers with a clear warning about how destructive cyber attacks can be, and we need to stay ahead of the curve. CBN is leading the industry collaboration by linking government, industry, and the media to strengthen defences and promote growth.”

During his tenure as Minister for Digital, Warman developed the Government Cyber Security Strategy alongside the NCSC to improve cyber resilience in the public sector. He stimulated growth of the UK’s cyber sector with a 21% increase in start-up and scale up UK organisations, created an environment that enabled approx £2.6 billion of public and private investment to strengthen resilience and lay the foundation for the UK to become a leading global cyber innovator.

Since the start of 2025, CBN has grown its presence in the UK cybersecurity landscape by expanding its membership and strengthening its partnerships. A key milestone was helping to establish the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Cyber Innovation (CBN runs the Secretariat) alongside parliamentarians, including Dan Aldridge MP, which has enabled a forum for MPs to connect with industry on cybersecurity’s most critical challenges.

This announcement comes on the back of the latest report by the APPG for Cyber Innovation which explored and provided feedback on the development of the UK’s first ever dedicated Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill expected later this year.

Nick Lansman, Founder, CBN said, “We’re very pleased to welcome Matt as our new Chair. His leadership comes at a crucial time for our organisation as we continue to grow and work to ensure the cybersecurity sector is properly represented.

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“The recent high-profile cyber-attacks are a stark reminder of the need for a strong and unified cybersecurity industry – not only for protecting people and businesses, but also for supporting the UK’s economy and overall resilience. With Matt at the helm, we’re looking forward to championing the sector’s value, driving innovation, and helping to secure both economic growth and public confidence.

In addition to acting as a spokesman for CBN, he will also play a central role at the network’s events, chairing and supporting members as CBN looks to bring together industry, politics and media to drive collaborative and productive outcomes.

“As Chair, I will look to build on the initial success of the network, helping its growth, unifying our member community and championing our cyber security sector, enabling greater growth and public confidence. As part of this, I am most looking forward to hosting our inaugural Parliament & Cyber Conference in November, which will be a landmark event for the sector and Government as we collaborate on the path to growth and resilience.” Warman added.