UK science and technology will be the
engine room of this change, ensuring
that cyber continues to be a national
economic and strategic asset, that our
technology is more trustworthy and is
better able to ward off a spectrum of
cyber adversaries whose capabilities
were, until recently, the sole preserve
of nation states.
up in our offensive cyber capability. But
basic cyber security remains central
to our efforts as we toughen up our
response to those who attack the UK
and our citizens. Our focus is also on
making the public sector more resilient,
helping councils protect their systems
and citizens’ personal data from
ransomware and other cyber attacks.
As a government, we have committed
to spend £22 billion on research and
development, and to put technology
at the heart of our plans for national
security. We have all seen the
transformative potential of digital
technologies but also, as with 5G,
their potential to disrupt. Our plans
for artificial intelligence and data
policy will help ensure that we are on
the front foot for these technologies,
and the steps taken under the cyber
strategy will ensure we have confidence
in the security and resilience of
suppliers and partners.
As a society, cyber is for everyone.
Through this strategy, the government is
doing more to protect UK citizens and
companies, and its international partners
– helping realise its vision of cyberspace
as a reliable and resilient place for
people and business to flourish.
The Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
and Minister for the Cabinet Office
The creation of the National Cyber Force
last year represents a significant step-
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