Executive statements, product updates, and announcements from the Cybersecurity Response Network.
CRN has officially introduced updated age requirements for every operational role to ensure safeguarding compliance and industry-standard internal safety.
CRN has created new website features and pages to enhance the user's experience. One of these is the Network Join Request—a form allowing users to directly join the network.
January 16, 2026Following extended development and public beta testing, CRN has announced the transfer of all CRN-Guard assets to ChevLink Technologies. The Discord security bot is now rebranded as ChevLink Cyber.
December 5, 2025CRN Guard's Network Ban feature is now live for all partnered communities. Approved CRN staff can issue network-wide bans through a secure proposal and approval process. Additional detection tools and automation are in development.
November 20, 2025CRN's Safeguarding Lead, Bowie, has been dismissed following a private disagreement with the CEO concerning the legality of certain organisational actions. The CEO has confirmed that Bowie will not be returning to his role.
January 10, 2026CRN has implemented updated age restrictions across all departments to strengthen safeguarding standards. Executive, Operations, Security, HR, and Safeguarding roles now require 16+, with 14+ limited to internships only.
November 22, 2025CRN has launched an upgraded reporting portal for more precise threat triaging, alongside a revised reporting flow that prioritises immediate and active threats over non-urgent or inactive ones. Both updates went live January 9, 2026.
January 9, 2026CRN is pausing all new community onboarding while we restructure staff and internal systems. Current partners will continue to receive full support; no new communities will be accepted until staffing expansions are complete.
November 21, 2025