Clue launches National Security Threat Assessment for 2025 and beyond

Clue has released a new national security threat assessment, revealing how the UK’s risk environment is entering a period of unprecedented complexity – and what every organisation, not just government, must do now to build resilience.

Anticipating the Unseen: A National Security Threat Assessment for 2025 and Beyond examines how traditional threat categories – from state espionage and organised crime to climate disruption and radicalisation – are converging into a fast-moving, interconnected security landscape.

In the report’s foreword, Matt Horne, Director of Intelligence & Investigations at Clue, writes:

“National security is no longer the sole domain of government. It is a shared responsibility. Resilience today means moving from a reactive model to a proactive posture – because in this new era, resilience is not a luxury, it’s a national imperative.”

Threat trends – and what to do about them

Drawing on operational insights from law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and technology leaders, the assessment not only details the key threats reshaping UK security – it also provides practical, actionable advice for organisations in any sector to reduce exposure and strengthen defences.

The report explores:

• Hybrid threats from hostile states – including espionage, infrastructure sabotage, and disinformation.
• The weaponisation of AI and encrypted platforms – driving radicalisation, cybercrime, and influence operations.
• Convergence of organised crime and state proxies – with cryptocurrency at the heart of laundering and sanctions evasion.
• Climate disruption as a security multiplier – amplifying instability at home and abroad.
• Why integrated intelligence platforms are critical – for real-time, cross-sector resilience.

Anticipating the Unseen is essential reading for those working in defence, policing, government, national infrastructure, or any organisation exposed to cyber, physical, or supply chain risks. It includes sector-agnostic steps for:

• Assessing and mapping risks
• Securing systems and supply chains
• Collaborating on intelligence sharing
• Planning for disruption scenarios
• Aligning with the UK’s National Security Strategy

Access the full threat assessment here: Download the report