Today I am delighted to announce that AXIS Insurance has become the very first corporate sponsor of The Cyber Helpline. AXIS will provide a vital mix of funds, expertise and resources to help us reach more victims of cybercrime and online harm.

The team at AXIS has been very supportive of our work, with some of their cyber experts volunteering on our helpline, and this year-long sponsorship helps formalise their support for our mission.

As a result of this sponsorship, we anticipate being able to bring on additional volunteer helpline responders, and reach hundreds more victims across the United Kingdom, who are dealing with the damaging fall-out of cyber attacks and online stalking.

AXIS is a global provider of specialty lines insurance and treaty reinsurance. AXIS is a purpose and values-driven organisation and is committed to supporting community initiatives that drive both awareness and action. This was a great fit with The Cyber Helpline, and we are very excited about AXIS joining our community.

This relationship also provides AXIS with an opportunity to leverage its experience in handling complex cyber risks to help individuals who have been victims of cyber attacks. The Cyber Helpline will get access to a wider team of experts, which will bring additional insights in how to tackle the evolving cyber threats facing individuals today in a scalable way.

As well as delivering direct assistance to victims, the two organisations will work together to raise the profile of this all-important issue. With more and more of the world going online in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a pressing need for individuals to better understand online safety and where to seek out expert help after an attack.

So, a big thank you to the AXIS team – this sponsorship will ultimately enable us to reach more victims and support our vision of a UK where the cyber criminals don’t win!