The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are jointly leading policy on cyber security incentives and regulation to protect critical national infrastructure and promote economic growth. The McPartland review examines the relationship between cyber security and economic growth, while government monitors threats from nation states and criminal actors. This active policy addresses both defensive measures and incentive structures for private sector cyber resilience.
Statement of intent between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The March 2026 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
A scheme to champion secure software development and support a resilient cyber ecosystem.
The December 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The June 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The April 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
Cyber Local is the government's programme to deliver tailored support for the cyber security sector across the regions.
This diagram shows how the five cyber security codes of practice apply to different organisations and technologies.
The March 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The February 2025 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
Feedback from a call for views on the code of practice for software vendors, and the government's response.
The International Coalition on Cyber Security Workforces is working to develop and maintain skilled cyber security workforces.
A list of Cyber Local projects which received funding in 2025.
The November 2024 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The December 2024 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
A joint statement on how the UK's leading banks are working with the government to expand the role of Cyber Essentials and improve supply chain cyber security.
The October 2024 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The September 2024 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The August 2024 edition of the DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The April 2024 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The February 2024 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The government has asked the Rt Hon Stephen McPartland MP to conduct an independent review into cyber security as an enabler of economic growth.
The December 2023 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The November 2023 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
This code of practice sets out minimum security and privacy requirements for app store operators and app developers.
The September 2023 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
An evaluation of the government's LORCA programme to help cyber security businesses innovate, develop and grow.
The August 2023 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The July 2023 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The June 2023 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
The February 2023 edition of the monthly DSIT cyber security newsletter.
Why linked: Second Post-Implementation Review of NIS Regulations 2018 — the statutory review that drove the current Bill.
This review assesses the effectiveness of the NIS Regulations, which were introduced in 2018 to improve the security & resilience of essential & digital services.
The government is conducting research to evaluate the effectiveness of its cyber security growth and innovation programmes.
The April 2022 edition of the monthly DCMS cyber security newsletter.
This review details the progress made in improving cyber resilience in recent years and sets out further government intervention to protect organisations online
Why linked: Government response on amending the NIS regulations (2021) — direct precursor to the Bill.
The government's response to a call for views on amending the Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations
Why linked: Call for views on amending the NIS regulations — direct evidence base for the Bill.
A call for views on amending the incident reporting framework for digital service providers within the Network & Information Systems (NIS) regulations.
The government's response to a call for views on proposals for regulating consumer smart product cyber security.
Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: National Cyber Security Strategy
The National Cyber Security Strategy 2016 to 2021 and progress so far against its strategic outcomes.
A call for views on proposals for regulating the cyber security of consumer 'smart' products ran from 16 July to 6 September 2020.
A summary of evidence received by the government as part of the Review of Cyber Security Incentives & Regulation, plus associated research publications.
A call for evidence to help improve cyber security across the UK economy.
Government response to a call for views on the proposed approach to cyber security certification following the UK’s departure from the EU.
Government response to feedback onSecure by Design: Improving the cyber security of consumer internet of things report published on the 7 March 2018
Why linked: National Cyber Security Strategy 2016–2021 — predecessor strategic framework.
The National Cyber Security Strategy 2016 to 2021 sets out the government's plan to make Britain secure and resilient in cyberspace.
This review considered whether there is a need for additional regulation or incentives to boost cyber risk management in the wider economy.