e Further in-depth analysis of all evidence provided through the Call for
Evidence, alongside other key pieces of evidence such as the recently published
Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2020. New research on the impact of GDPR on
security outcomes, and on a framework to analyse the full costs of cyber incidents is
being published alongside with this publication. The findings, including full analysis
of the sources of evidence provided in submissions to the Call for Evidence will be
considered as part of DCMS’ ongoing policy development process.
¢ The development of new policy interventions. DCMS will use the findings
from the Call for Evidence, along with the evidence and insights obtained through
consultation and wider stakeholder engagement, to scope and analyse policy
options. This will focus on what action we can take in the immediate term to support
organisations through the economy’s recovery, as well as longer term perspectives
on the role of the UK’s regulatory framework in helping achieve a better standard of
cyber security across the economy.
e Ongoing engagement with key industry and Government stakeholders.
To inform the design of new policy interventions, DCMS will engage with key
industry stakeholders, regulators and relevant Government departments. This
engagement will seek input on the prioritised policy interventions and test whether
these interventions will provide the necessary internal and external drivers to create
a stronger rationale for cyber security prioritisation and investment.
¢ Publication of a policy statement and future policy recommendations.
2020 presents a number of opportunities for shaping the future direction of
Government support for business cyber resilience within the broader agenda of
enabling digital and tech to help us recover and grow as a nation. We will be
utilising forthcoming fiscal events including the Comprehensive Spending Review
and opportunities such as the publication of a new digital strategy in the Autumn to
shape a refreshed strategic approach to cyber resilience, one that reflects the new
post-Covid reality.
This work will evaluate the work HMG has done to date on supporting businesses to
improve their levels of digital resilience, reflecting on the impact advice and guidance has
had alongside the sufficiency of existing regulation, including GDPR and the NIS
Regulation. This future policy statement will further propose policy interventions that will
support organisations to develop a compelling case for investment in cyber security and
encourage organisations across the economy to take more responsibility and
accountability for cyber risk management over the course of the future National Cyber
Security Strategy.
Annex: List of call for evidence questions
1. To what extent do you agree that the barriers outlined ((1) inability; (2) complexity
and insecurity of the digital environment; and (3) lack of a strong commercial
rationale) are the main barriers to organisations undertaking effective cyber risk
management? Single response (Strongly agree, slightly agree, neither agree or
disagree, slightly disagree, strongly disagree)
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