The Cyber Innovation All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) said that they found widespread support for stronger cyber laws, but that more collaboration and a “more ambitious, future-proofed” approach was needed to maximise its benefits.
The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill represents a golden opportunity to enhance Britain’s national cyber security posture but risks losing the support of key industry stakeholders unless its backers adopt a more comprehensive outlook, the APPG has warned.
APPG conducted a national study of cyber professionals, incorporating inputs from a roundtable discussion at which representatives of managed security services providers (MSSPs), cyber suppliers, academics and other organisations, shared their views.
It said that, while 46% of respondents believed the CSR Bill will support economic growth, 44% merely saw “the potential”.
The APPG warned that amid ongoing cyber attacks targeting the British economy – notably the retail sector – this underscored the need for politicians to be more ambitious and inclusive.