UK organisations are about to face major changes in how they manage and respond to cyber incidents. The UK government will soon be tightening regulations to strengthen national cyber resilience across critical sectors.
In this blog post, Resilience Consultant, Billy Ruston, shares how UK organisations can start making changes now before the bill is passed to minimise disruption and streamline implementation.
Cyber threats today pose greater risk than ever before to critical services and infrastructure, with attacks becoming increasingly widespread, complex and disruptive. New legislation is being developed in the UK to minimise the impact of cyber incidents by helping organisations build proactive resilience into their operations.
The UK Cyber Resilience Bill, expected later this year, marks a significant shift in how UK organisations must approach cyber security and incident response. This falls in line with the EU recently adopting the NIS2 Directive to strengthen the security of networks and information systems, raising the bar for cyber governance across Europe. The UK Cyber Resilience bill will be closely aligned with this international standard, introducing clearer accountability, stricter incident response and risk management requirements, and tighter controls across supply chains.
The UK's upcoming Cyber Resilience Bill aims to strengthen national cyber defences and ensure critical operations can continue with minimal disruption when a cyber incident occurs.
While the full scope is still being defined, the bill is expected to apply to:
Because it will align closely with the EU’s NIS2 framework, we can expect to see the introduction of mandatory cyber obligations for critical UK sectors, including governance, incident reporting, and third-party risk management. If your organisation operates across UK and EU markets, you could fall within scope of both frameworks, making a unified, proactive approach even more essential.
If your organisation is already certified to ISO 27001 (Information security) or ISO 22301 (Business continuity), you will already be well positioned. These standards provide a solid foundation for the risk management and incident response frameworks. However, you will need to review specific incident reporting rules, governance responsibilities, and the security of your supply chain to be fully compliant with the new standards.
The UK Government recently released its Cyber Governance Code of Practice, which closely aligns with the direction of NIS2 and the upcoming 2025 UK Cyber Resilience Bill. Proactively implementing these measures now will position your organisation well to meet future regulations with minimal disruption, while improving overall cyber resilience. So realistically, there’s no downside to making a start right now.
Here are some practical steps, from our Lead Resilience Consultant, that organisations can begin with to make the transition as smooth as possible when the UK Cyber Resilience Bill is implemented:
We know how daunting it is when legislation is rolled out, but we’re here to help make the process easier. We’ll ensure that your organisation not only meets current cybersecurity regulations but that you’re also prepared for all future developments.
By partnering with us, you will:
Get in touch with our team today to get started.
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