House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Public consultations for improving the UK’s cyber resilience
19 January 2022 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Proposed by Julia Lopez Con Hornchurch and Upminster
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The department has launched two consultations to amend the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018.
- Proposals aim to future-proof the regulations against evolving cyber threats.
- Improving professional standards in the cyber sector is also a focus of the consultations.
Issue summary
The statement discusses public consultations aimed at improving UK's cyber resilience by proposing changes to existing regulations and exploring new approaches to ensure a skilled cyber workforce.
Action requested
My department has launched two consultations seeking public views on proposals to amend the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018, future-proof the regulation against evolving threats, and improve professional standards in the cyber sector. These actions aim to enhance cybersecurity oversight and resilience across critical digital services.
Key facts
- The first consultation covers pillars one and two, applying changes to the NIS Regulations 2018.
- Pillar one proposes bringing additional critical providers of digital services under the NIS Regulations and establishing a new supervisory framework for all digital service providers.
- Pillar two seeks to future-proof the NIS Regulations by allowing updates in response to changing threats or technology, including provisions for cost recovery system changes.
- The second consultation covers the third pillar, focusing on England and exploring legislative and non-legislative options to quality-assure the cyber profession through the UK Cyber Security Council.