Government publishes blueprint to protect UK from cyber threats

15 Dec 2021 12:32 PM

National Cyber Strategy sets out how government will protect and promote UK interests in rapidly evolving online world

The UK Government has today (Wednesday 15th December) published its new National Cyber Strategy, which sets out how the UK will solidify its position as a global cyber power. This is the first major milestone following the publication of the Government’s Integrated Review earlier this year.

The strategy builds on the significant progress made on cyber over the last five years which has seen the UK cyber security sector grow rapidly, with over 1,400 businesses generating revenues of £8.9 billion last year, supporting 46,700 skilled jobs, and attracting significant overseas investment.

Through the strategy, the government is calling on all parts of society to play their part in reinforcing the UK’s economic and strategic strengths in cyberspace - this means more diversity in the workforce, levelling up the cyber sector across all UK regions, expanding offensive and defensive cyber capabilities and prioritising cyber security in the workplace, boardrooms and digital supply chains.

Read the National Cyber Strategy on gov.uk