New and enhanced cyber security measures will better protect the UK government’s IT systems, which run key services for the public, from growing cyber threats
New cyber security measures will increase the UK’s cyber resilience and protect the UK government’s essential IT functions from ever growing threats. Under the new rules, all central government departments will have their cyber health reviewed annually through new, more robust criteria.
Known as GovAssure, the new cyber security scheme will be run by the Cabinet Office’s Government Security Group (GSG), with input from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
GovAssure was announced by Chancellor to the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, at a speech to CyberUK in Belfast.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden said:
GovAssure introduces a number of changes in the way government protects itself from cyber threats. These include:
In January 2022, the UK government launched the first-ever Government Cyber Security Strategy (GCSS) which laid out the significant challenges facing government security and a clear vision for improving resilience. Today’s announcement delivers on a key part of the aim of the strategy of significantly hardening government systems from cyber attack.
Government Chief Security Officer, Vincent Devine said:
Lindy Cameron, CEO, National Cyber Security Centre said: