CRANE – Cyber security Research And Networking Environment – is funded by UKRI EPSRC (grant ref number: ) until 2030. The purpose of the funding is to strengthen the UK’s Cyber Security Research Community.
We seek to effect a lasting enhancement on the landscape of cyber security research in the UK, fostering a vibrant and interdisciplinary research environment, enriched by challenge and insight from a wide array of stakeholders.
Leadership Team
The lead and co-leads are accountable for CRANE.
 | Andrew Martin Professor of Systems Security Department of Computer Science University of Oxford |
 | Lynne Coventry Professor of Cybersecurity Department of Cybersecurity and Computing Abertay University |
 | Adam Joinson Professor of Information Systems School of Management University of Bath |
 | Steven Murdoch Professor of Security Engineering Department of Computer Science University College London |
 | Mark Ryan Professor in Computer Security School of Computer Science University of Birmingham |
Programme Manager
| Heather Browning-Lee Department of Computer Science University of Oxford |
Board
The Board brings input from the wider community to help shape the direction and programme of CRANE.
Independent Steering Group
Membership to be announced in Autumn 2025