On 1 April 2025, the UK Government published its Cyber Security and Resilience Policy Statement, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the nation’s digital defences. This policy introduced legislative measures to expand the scope of the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations, as part of a broader initiative to enhance national cyber resilience.
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill underscores the UK’s growing reliance on digital systems and the risks posed by increasingly complex supply chains. Building on the NIS Regulations, which focused on compliance and regulatory measures, the Bill introduces a more strategic approach through prioritising proactive risk management and resilience, encouraging organisations to actively think ahead and strengthen their defences to ensure their critical services can withstand a cyber incident.
The updated legislative intent brings a key change to existing regulation, encompassing a wider range of organisations into the regulatory scope, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), reflecting the evolving threat landscape and the critical role these entities play in the UK’s digital infrastructure….
