Cyber-security 2026-03-05
2026-03-05
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Q1
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The MP asked about steps to improve the cyber-security of national infrastructure, prompted by recent cyber-attacks and threats.
What steps his Department is taking to help improve the cyber-security of national infrastructure.
In November, the Government introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill to protect essential digital services from cyber-attacks and to enable the Government to better respond to new cyber-threats. In the spring, we will publish the national cyber action plan, which will strengthen our resilience, tackle the threats and maximise the opportunities for growth in the cyber sector.
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The MP inquired about the Government's and National Cyber Security Centre's actions to address the increased threat of cyber-attacks from Iran.
We have seen in recent days that Iran is bombing data centres across the middle east, and we are well aware that there have been problems with cyber-attacks by non-state and state-backed actors from Iran. Can the Minister please outline what the Government and the National Cyber Security Centre are doing to deal with the increased threat?
Let me assure my hon. Friend that the Government are absolutely committed to strengthening the UK's resilience. We have invested in the Government Cyber Co-ordination Centre, a leading cross-Government service that is actively monitoring vulnerabilities and enabling a more effective response to threats. The National Cyber Security Centre is closely monitoring the situation in the middle east, and directly engaging with relevant sectors by providing immediate sector-specific information and advice.
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