Cyan CEO Ian Stevenson discusses whether a solution is possible in balancing the needs for user privacy, safety and free speech online. Online safety and privacy have driven debate in the safety tech sector throughout 2021. In August, the question of what measures are appropriate in building safer online experiences was re-energised following Apple’s announcement about…
Cyan CEO Ian Stevenson discusses whether a solution is possible in balancing the needs for user privacy, safety and free speech online. Online safety and privacy have driven debate in the safety tech sector throughout 2021. In August, the question of what measures are appropriate in building safer online experiences was re-energised following Apple’s announcement about…
Each month, Cyan rounds-up interesting news items from the world of digital forensics, online harms and counter terror that you might have missed. In the news this past month: The Australian Government has launched a ten year National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse, pledging $146 million towards the first four years. The…
Cyan has been featured in a new blog from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the US. NCMEC’s announcement that its CyberTipline has surpassed 100 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation includes recognition of Cyan for its innovative technology helping law enforcement in the US deal with this deluge of…
Name: Kim Kingan Job title: COO Q. How would you describe your role with Cyan? The “F1 garage” of the company – overseeing the day-to-day functions and general operations of Cyan. Q. Tell us about your career journey that led you too Cyan I’ve reinvited myself at least twice; with careers in the NHS, Government…
The global pandemic put a halt to many businesses’ travel plans, including Cyan’s. Cyan had to postpone plans to visit partners, attend events and explore new opportunities in North America. But with travel restrictions to and from the UK starting to ease, Cyan made the most of the opportunity to finally cross the pond in…
A consortium led by Cyan Forensics has been awarded £85,000 by the UK Government to demonstrate innovative technologies to tackle one of society’s most pressing issues – keeping children safe online in end-to-end encrypted messaging environments. In the UK alone, it is estimated there are 850,000 people who present a sexual threat to children, according…
Cyan has been highlighted as a business that “exemplifies its sector” at the launch of an inaugural innovation investment Index for businesses in the Northern Powerhouse and Scotland. The Go Further Investment Index launched on 9 November during a special event to connect innovation and investment communities and celebrate the best and brightest businesses in…
Name: Bruce Wilson Job title: Sales Executive Q. How would you describe your role with Cyan? My role is to engage with law enforcement officers who need a tool to rapidly triage devices for known illegal content. This starts with an initial call to understand their specific circumstances and talk about what capabilities our technology…
Each month, Cyan rounds-up interesting news items from the world of digital forensics, online harms and counter terror that you might have missed. In the news this month: This month saw WeProtect Global Alliance issue their 2021 Global Threat Assessment. The report highlights that the scale and complexity of child sexual abuse is increasing. Some…
Cyan Forensics has been recognised as one of the UK’s most promising tech companies with its selection to participate in Tech Nation’s exclusive Upscale 7.0 programme. Cyan is one of only two firms from Scotland to be chosen for the seventh iteration of the series which includes 31 participants in total. Upscale is designed to…