Cyber-security 2024-01-18 (2)
2024-01-18
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to protect public institutions and services from cyber threats.
What steps his Department is taking to protect public services and institutions from cyber-threats.
We are protecting our public services from cyber-threats through our world-leading Government cyber-security strategy. We sanctioned 18 criminals responsible for spreading a prolific ransomware strain last year, and we exposed the Russian intelligence services for their attempts to target high-profile individuals and entities through cyber-operations.
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In light of a recent attack on the British Library, concern has been raised about potential vulnerabilities in other non-departmental public bodies.
I thank the Secretary of State for his response. In the wake of the recent attack on the British Library, will he tell us what assessment the Government have made of potential cyber-attacks on other non-departmental public bodies? How will he ensure that they are not vulnerable to similar attacks and that the country is not brought to a standstill?
The hon. Lady is absolutely right to highlight that attack. It demonstrates that such attacks can affect not just central Government; any agency of government can be subject to them. We discussed it at Cabinet this week, and I continue to co-ordinate activity through the ministerial cyber board, ensuring robust preparation with the National Cyber Security Centre and other agencies like the British Library.
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