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UK Government Launches Software Security Ambassadors Scheme

The UK government has initiated the Software Security Ambassadors Scheme to promote secure software development and enhance cybersecurity resilience in the tech sector.

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The UK government launched the Software Security Ambassadors Scheme on October 1, 2026. The scheme aims to champion secure software development and support a resilient cyber ecosystem.

The initiative is outlined in the policy paper titled 'Software Security Ambassadors Scheme.'

The scheme applies to organizations involved in software development and cybersecurity within the tech sector.

The material does not specify any deadlines, transitional periods, or exemptions related to the scheme.

Source: DSIT, official publication, retrieved 2026-10-01

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