UK NCSC Head Calls on Industry to Build Safeguards for Vibe Coding at RSA Conference

Summary

At RSA Conference 2026, the head of the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) urged the technology industry to develop safeguards specifically targeting the risks associated with 'vibe coding' — the increasingly popular practice of using AI to generate code with minimal human oversight or understanding. The call reflects growing concern among government cybersecurity leaders that AI-assisted development, when practiced without adequate review and governance, introduces systemic security vulne