Next steps for UK cyber security - new government strategy, sector development, risk management priorities, and international collaboration

Full-scale policy conference taking place online (morning)

This conference will discuss priorities for the new cyber security strategy as it is prepared by the Government for planned publication later this year, following the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy.

The discussion also takes place as the Telecoms Security Bill continues its progress through Parliament. The Bill aims to improve the security of the UK’s telecommunications networks, and includes measures such as the introduction of Telecoms Security Requirements (TSRs) and a new general duty bestowed upon Ofcom to ensure telecoms providers comply with security duties.

Keynote speakers include Erika Lewis, Director, Cyber Security and Digital Identity, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, and Dr Claudia Natanson, Chair, UK Cyber Security Council.

The agenda will bring out latest thinking on:

1. priorities for cyber security across business, the public sector, critical systems and infrastructure, and government;
2. what is needed from the Government’s new strategy;
3. the future of the cyber security ecosystem and market in the UK;
4. developing a coordinated approach to skills, R&D, and innovation;
5. improving the security of smart personal and business devices;
6. supporting the adoption of new and emerging technology;
7. UK international competitiveness, developing partnerships, and supporting the UK’s offensive and defensive cyber security priorities; and
8. ensuring that regulatory, legal and policy frameworks are in place to support the sector’s continued growth.

The discussion is bringing together stakeholders with key policy officials who are due to attend from the NCSC; BEIS; the DCMS; the Government Legal Department; the Home Office; the ICO; the Department for the Economy, NI; The Scottish Government; and the Welsh Government.

Key areas for discussion will be:

Developing the UK’s Cyber Security Strategy - progress and next steps.

UK cybersecurity on a world stage - strengthening international partnerships, and promoting a free, open, peaceful, and secure cyberspace.

Developing the market and a healthy cyber-secure ecosystem.

Latest thinking on current and future cyber risk - key developments, and considerations for assessing and managing threats to the public and private sector.