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<p>Cyber security is recognised by the Government as a Tier One national security
threat alongside deterring state-based threats and terrorism. In response to that
threat and recognising the United Kingdom’s position as one of the most digitally
advanced economies in the world, the Government is publishing its new five year National
Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS) later this year.</p><p>The National Cyber Security
Strategy defines the government’s vision and ambition for the future: a UK that is
secure and resilient to cyber threats and sets out a comprehensive plan to better
protect the UK from those threats. The new strategy includes delivering a new National
Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), to take the lead in our ambitious plans to improve UK
cyber security and involves creating a programme of active cyber defence which will
have the ability to counter-attack in cyber space.</p><p>To fund the strategy, the
Government announced that it has set aside £1.9bn of investment in cyber including
a new National Cyber Security Programme (NCSP).</p><p>The Government has also put
in place a wide range of cyber security guidance and support for businesses. This
includes:</p><ul><li>free advice and online training on the gov.uk website;</li><li>the
‘Cyber Essentials’ scheme, which shows all businesses how to protect against common
Internet threats;</li><li>the ‘10 Steps to Cyber Security guidance’, which shows large
organisations how to manage cyber risk strategically;</li><li>a cross-government National
Cyber Security Programme funded campaign aimed at significantly improving the online
safety, behaviour and confidence of consumers and small businesses;</li><li>specialist
advice and support for critical national infrastructure.</li></ul><p>Industry must
also act by ensuring staff have the right training, skills and tools to operate safely
online.</p>
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