Government Launches New Cyber Security Strategy

Article by Charlotte Walker-Osborn Head of TMT Sector and Sam Jardine Associate, Commercial

What? On 25 November 2011, the government released its new cyber security strategy, The Cyber Security Strategy of the United Kingdom safety, security and resilience in cyber space.

So What? The strategy sets out how the UK will support economic prosperity, protect national security and safeguard the public's way of life by building a more trusted and resilient digital environment.

According to the strategy, to address the UK's cyber security challenges, the government will:

• establish a cross-government programme to address priority areas;
• closely with the wider public sector, industry, civil liberties groups, the public and with international partners;