As the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill moves forward in the Westminster system, NHS digital leaders are advocating for a voluntary cyber security charter among suppliers to strengthen the NHS's defense against cyber attacks like ransomware. Given its history of breaches, including the severe 2017 WannaCry incident, the NHS emphasizes the necessity of improving its supply chain security. Key requirements of the charter include maintaining up-to-date IT systems, implementing multifactor authentication, and establishing robust incident response protocols. The initiative reflects an urgent response to increasing cyber threats across the healthcare sector.
Phil Huggins emphasized the importance of collaboration: 'As valued partners to the NHS, it is important to us that we work together and defend as one.'
The NHS aims to improve cybersecurity resilience by requiring suppliers to maintain patched IT systems and adhere to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
The increasing frequency of cyber incidents necessitates comprehensive strategies, including multifactor authentication and always-on cyber monitoring, according to NHS leaders.
The charter mandates suppliers to perform board-level exercises on incident response and timely reporting of cyber incidents affecting NHS customers.
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