UK National Cyber Strategy: BAE Systems Response

The new strategy places significantly more emphasis on the international dimension, with a separate international pillar and a clear statement of the more activist leadership role the UK will take on internationally to promote its vision for the Internet.

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There is a strong emphasis on the “whole of society” approach to cyber. This emphasis on cyber as a team sport, depending not just on government but society as a whole, signals a welcome shift in approach. While the National Cyber Security Centre clearly remains at the centre of our national effort, the strategy also acknowledges the need for all parts of government, and the wider public sector and industry, to work together to address the cyber challenges facing the nation.

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The strategy repositions the citizen as core to the national cyber defence mission. In the period since the launch of the previous strategy in 2016, cyber awareness amongst citizens and across industry has increased. However, the ever-present threat to citizens of cybercrime persists and responds rapidly to changes in context and opportunities presented by real world events. The strategy sets out the government's plan to keep citizens safe in cyberspace, protecting them against crime, fraud and state threats.

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Greater leadership in international standards development is outlined in the strategy, reflecting a growing recognition international standards committees and global technologies have a significant role in global influence in cyberspace. Government also has a critical role to play in enabling the growth of key industries. Funding investment is one aspect, but understanding the UK economy and its tech sector is fundamental to enabling it to prosper.

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