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<p>DCMS is responsible for cyber security policy and works closely with other government
departments responsible for delivery of the government’s National Cyber Security Strategy
as well as the National Cyber Security Centre. The objectives of the National Cyber
Security Strategy are divided between 5 departments. DCMS is responsible for cyber
security policy, as it relates to securing the economy and society against attacks,
building skills, expanding the sector, supporting innovation, science and technology.
The Cabinet Office has overall responsibility for delivery of the National Cyber Security
Strategy, sits on the National Security Council and is responsible for the security
of government systems. The Home Office leads on cyber crime and incident response
while the Ministry of Defence has overall responsibility for operational cyber capabilities.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has statutory responsibility for GCHQ and, thus,
for the National Cyber Security Centre - the UK’s national technical authority for
cyber security. Parliamentary questions are allocated to across departments on basis
of this shared responsibility.</p><p>Internationally it is not unusual for foreign
governments to divide responsibility for cyber security between departments responsible
for the economy, security, defence and policing. DCMS has regular productive dialogues
with many countries to advance UK interests and to share information and best practice.
The inclusion of cyber in DCMS’ portfolios has never been raised as an issue for international
partners.</p><p> </p>
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