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The government in the UK has published the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) prospectus before opening the facility in autumn.
The PDF blueprint reveals plans for the NCSC and how it will share best security practices between private and public sectors and handle cyber security incident response.
The aim of the NCSC, as has been previously reported, is to bring cyber expertise together. Joining forces with the Bank of England in offering cyber security advice to financial companies is also on the agenda.
Matt Hancock, a minister in the Cabinet Office, said in the new prospectus:
“The Centre will be the bridge between industry and government, simplifying the current complex structures, providing a unified source of advice and support, including on managing incidents. It will be a single point of contact for the private and public sectors alike.”
The government defines “cyber” as being a primary threat to economic and national security. This will reveal itself, on a practical level, with more investment in this area – specifically £1.9bn over a five-year period. GHCQ is taking centre stage in implementing this strategy.
The cyber threat looms large over businesses in the UK today and the fact that the government recognises that threat and is making steps towards increasing awareness amongst those firms is a very positive sign. The businesses too need to wake up to this threat and create more cyber security jobs in order to take advantage of any help and guidance offered to them.
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