Overview
- The plan creates a Government Cyber Unit within DSIT, led by the Government CISO, to coordinate risk management and incident response across departments.
- A new Software Security Ambassador Scheme enlists Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Sage, Santander and NCC Group to promote the voluntary Software Security Code of Practice.
- The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is at Second Reading and proposes clearer minimum standards, incident reporting requirements and regulatory roles for Ofcom and the ICO covering providers such as datacenters and larger MSPs.
- Government pledges stricter accountability for fixing vulnerabilities and faster response to threats, with a building phase running to April 2027 and scaling and improvements planned through 2029 and beyond.
- Industry experts welcome central coordination but caution that £210 million may be insufficient given legacy systems and supply‑chain risks highlighted by recent high-profile breaches.