Matt Palmer
Jersey & Guernsey Cyber Security Centres
A new capability to prepare, protect and defend the Channel Islands from cyber threats.
New national CSIRTs to protect an island community and leading international finance centre.
Following the Government of Jersey's 2017 Cyber Security Strategy, we're building a new capability to prepare, protect and defend the island from cyber threats: Jersey Cyber Security Centre. As of 2025, we're building an equivalent capability in Guernsey - Guernsey Cyber Security Centre.
Two independent jurisdictions with distinctive cultures and histories, Jersey and Guernsey have a population of just over 160,000 between them, and operate its own critical infrastructure, as well as hosting a significant finance industry, digital, tourism and agriculture.
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- News articleBBCTougher cyber security draft law approved by States (opens in new tab)
A BBC news report on the approval of a tougher cyber security draft law by the States. The snippet does not provide sufficient detail to determine if Matt Palmer is mentioned or involved.
- News articleInsurance BusinessCoalition to quote Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey cyber risks via UK brokers (opens in new tab)
A news snippet about Coalition providing cyber risk assessments or insurance quotes for Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey via UK brokers. The topic relates directly to Channel Islands cybersecurity governance and risk management in the financial services sector.
- News articleThe Times JerseyJersey Plans Stronger Cyber Security Legislation (opens in new tab)
The Times Jersey reports on Jersey's plans to strengthen its cyber security legislation. This aligns with efforts to enhance the island's cybersecurity governance and regulatory framework.
- News articlechanneleye.mediaKey cyber risks to Islands highlighted during conference (opens in new tab)
A news article reporting on key cyber risks affecting island communities, likely discussed at a conference. Given the context of Matt Palmer's work on Jersey and Guernsey cyber security, this may relate to his initiatives in island-based cybersecurity resilience.
- News articleBBCFree Jersey cyber health checks offer to boost security (opens in new tab)
A BBC article reporting on free cyber health checks being offered in Jersey to improve security. The snippet does not provide sufficient detail to confirm Matt Palmer's involvement, though this aligns with Jersey cybersecurity initiatives he may be associated with.
- News articleThe Times JerseyFree Cyber Checks Launched to Help Boost Security (opens in new tab)
The Times Jersey reports on the launch of free cyber security checks to help improve security. Given the Jersey location and cybersecurity focus, this likely relates to Jersey's cyber resilience efforts in the island community.
- News articleBailiwick ExpressJersey's cyber firefighters tackling three to four attacks every month (opens in new tab)
A news article about Jersey's cyber security operations, reporting on the frequency and nature of cyber attacks being handled locally. The article likely relates to the island's cyber security incident response capabilities and infrastructure protection efforts.
- News articleBailiwick ExpressJersey's Cyber Firefighters Tackling Three to Four Attacks Every Month (opens in new tab)
JCSC has handled 44 incidents over 12 months; Director Matt Palmer discusses emerging digital threats at the Channel Islands Cyber Security Conference alongside new policy frameworks.
- News articleBBCChildren's nurseries in Jersey warned to protect against hackers (opens in new tab)
BBC reports on cybersecurity warnings issued to children's nurseries in Jersey, advising them to strengthen protections against hackers. The story relates to cybersecurity awareness and incident prevention in the Channel Islands public sector and critical services.
- News articleBBCChildren's nurseries in Jersey warned to protect against hackers (opens in new tab)
A BBC news item warning children's nurseries in Jersey about cybersecurity threats and the need to protect against hackers. The article relates to cybersecurity threats affecting Jersey-based organizations.