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<p>Cyber security is a key priority for this Government. Advances in cyber technologies
are revolutionising the way in which we live our lives and guard our national security,
and our aim is to ensure citizens can enjoy the benefits this brings while mitigating
the risks. The Covid pandemic has made the UK more reliant on digital technologies
and we are seeing a growth in damaging threats such as ransomware.</p><p>Our National
Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) continues to work closely with law enforcement, government
and industry to tackle cyber threats and support the country’s response to the covid-19
crisis, publishing guidance and identifying and removing malicious sites. This includes
ramping up the Active Cyber Defence Programme, launching the Suspicious Email Reporting
tool and working closely with the NHS to keep their systems and the healthcare sector
safe. We are able to draw upon these resources because of the implementation of the
2016 National Cyber Security Strategy.</p><p>We are also planning for the future to
strengthen our approach and maintain the UK’s position as a leading responsible and
democratic cyber power. Later this year we will be launching a new comprehensive Cyber
Strategy, setting out how we will build up the UK’s cyber resilience; detect, disrupt
and deter our adversaries; and shape, influence and unlock tomorrow’s technologies
and opportunities so they are safe, secure and open.</p><p> </p>
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