""Cyber-attacks can take vital public services offline in minutes, disrupting our digital services and our very way of life," he said. "This plan sets a new bar to bolster the defences of our public sector, putting cyber-criminals on warning that we are going further and faster to protect the UK's businesses and public services alike. "This is how we keep people safe, services running, and build a government the public can trust in the digital age.""
""Our research shows that 59 per cent of CISOs already view cyber as the single biggest threat facing the UK, above AI and other emerging risks," he said."
A £210 million Cyber Action Plan was launched to strengthen security and resilience of online public services such as benefits, tax systems and healthcare platforms. A new Government Cyber Unit will coordinate defences across departments and hold public bodies accountable for addressing vulnerabilities. The investment forms part of a wider digital transformation agenda aimed at expanding online access, cutting administrative burdens and unlocking up to £45 billion in public-sector productivity gains. National Cyber Security Centre data show a 50% rise in highly significant cyber-attacks over the past year, prompting a focus on resilience.
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