Britain plans to strengthen its public services’ defences against cyberattacks, requiring companies that provide services to private and public sector organisations such as the National Health Service to meet strict security standards.
In 2024, hackers breached the Ministry of Defence’s payroll system and other recent attacks included one that disrupted over 11,000 NHS medical appointments and procedures.
The proposals also follow a series of cyberattacks in recent months that disrupted some of Britain’s biggest brands, including Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, and Jaguar Land Rover.