5 Popular UK Journalists Covering IT and Security

We're highlighting prominent UK journalists who cover IT and security - all reporters who are known for their wide reach, high readership and visibility in UK media (and who are all found in our media contacts database).

Whether you are a tech startup unveiling cutting edge technology, or a cybersecurity firm sharing critical insights on emerging threats and industry shaping trends, these journalists should be on your radar.

5 Popular UK Journalists Covering IT and Security

Joe Tidy – Cyber Correspondent – BBC

Joe is a Cyber Correspondent at the BBC, specialising in cybercrime, hacking and online safety. Known for his strong reputation within the industry, his work is known for tracking down hackers involved in major cyber incidents across the UK.

His work has significantly influenced public awareness and the understanding of the world of cybersecurity. Tidy is also an experienced keynote speaker within his field, regularly attending events to discuss cybersecurity and the digital age.

Contact: X (21.8k followers)

Katie Prescott – Technology Business Editor – The Times

Katie is a Technology Business Editor at The Times, specialising in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the influence of technology in the industry which she covers in her weekly column.

Prescott has significant impact to public awareness through her weekly column helping readers to understand the societal impacts technology has on industries specifically in food and banking segments.

Contact: X (16.2k followers)

Davey Winder – Cybersecurity Writer - PC Pro and Forbes

Davey is a Cybersecurity Writer and Senior Contributor at PC Pro. With over three decades of experience in his field, Winder specialises in cybersecurity and privacy where he offers insightful views on emerging threats in the UK.

Davey is also a Senior Contributor at Forbes and the Co-founder of Forbes Straight Talking Cyber focusing on cyber headlines in this digital age.

Contact: X (14.9k followers)

Kate O’Flaherty - Freelance (The Times, The Guardian, Forbes, WIRED UK)

Kate is a freelance journalist specialising in cybersecurity, privacy, and technology policy. Her work spans a range of critical topics, from data protection and online safety to surveillance and digital rights. Known for her clear, accessible writing and in-depth reporting, she makes complex tech issues understandable for a wide audience.

Her articles regularly appear in leading publications such as Forbes, The Guardian, and Wired UK, where she explores the intersection of technology and society. With a reputation for insightful analysis and rigorous journalism, Kate has become a trusted voice in the cybersecurity landscape.

Contact: X (12.2k followers)

Mike Butcher MBE – Editor-at-large - TechCrunch  

Mike is an Editor-at-large at TechCrunch and a career spanning decades, Butcher specialises in covering the tech start-up echo industry.

Mike was named one of the most influential journalists in European technology by several media outlets and impacts public awareness on the tech start-up industry with his frequent appearances on news channels such as BBC News and Sky News.

Contact: X (142.4k followers)

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