Due to more costly and reputationally damaging hacking attacks, large companies, governments and individuals are increasingly concerned about cyber-security. This has led to the growth of a UK cyber-security sector estimated to be worth over £6bn and which employs around 40,000 people. Due to costly and damaging hacking attacks, large companies, governments and individuals are increasingly concerned about cyber-security. This has led to the growth of a UK cyber-security sector estimated to be worth over £6bn. However, in order for the UK security industry to thrive, it needs continuous innovation and investment to keep pace. Andrew Tyrer of Innovate UK examines why the Government is interested in funding and supporting the growth of the cyber-security sector, the opportunities that exist for cyber-security companies, and the government support on offer.