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<p>The Government is aware of the cyber attack on Pitney Bowes and urges all organisations
to ensure they have appropriate cyber security controls in place to protect themselves.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy (2016-2021) is backed with
£1.9 billion investment to transform the nation’s cyber security and make the UK the
safest place to live and do business online. As part of the strategy we have opened
the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which provides guidance and support to
help businesses be more resilient to cyber attacks. This includes the Small Business
Guide and an online staff training module, plus the Board Toolkit and '10 Steps to
Cyber Security' guidance for larger organisations, as well as a programme of business
engagement activity. The NCSC is the lead Government organisation for managing cyber
incidents and has led on 658 incidents in the last year, providing support to almost
900 victim organisations, handling almost 1,800 incidents since commencing operations.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition, the Government is currently undertaking a Review of Cyber Security
Incentives and Regulations to help understand the effectiveness of Government support
to date and what more can be done to ensure businesses of all sizes are effectively
managing their cyber risks.</p><p> </p>
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