Government cyber resilience
Published on:The cyber threat to UK government is severe; government must act now to protect its own operations and key public services.
The cyber threat to UK government is severe; government must act now to protect its own operations and key public services.
We outline how the pandemic has moved many aspects of our lives online, helping us stay connected but making us more vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
The government recently published its new Cyber Security Strategy specifically aimed at building a cyber resilient public sector. Resilience is key in underpinning its vision to make the UK a cyber power in a world increasingly shaped by technologies that offer many benefits but also pose risks. The strategy reiterates that government remains an attractive […]
This report examines the MoD’s progress implementing digital transformation.
Audit committees should be scrutinising cyber security arrangements. To aid them, this guidance complements government advice by setting out high-level questions and issues for audit committees to consider.
This report examines whether Defra has a full understanding of its legacy challenges, including cyber security risks, and if its plans to address the problem are realistic, achievable and aligned to future needs.
This report examines how effectively the Cabinet Office coordinates the 2016–2021 National Cyber Security Programme.
This report examines whether the government tackles serious and organised crime in an effective and coherent way.
This report investigates the NHS’s response to the cyber attack that affected it in May 2017 and the impact on health services.
Responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests made to the NAO in 2023.
Government continues to make good progress in implementing the Programme. It must, however increase the pace of change in some areas in the face of evolving cyber threats.
COVID-19 is affecting us all. The way we live, work and socialise has changed dramatically. The National Audit Office is no different, our staff are working from home and we will also have an important role to play in reporting on the government’s response to COVID-19. We’re resharing some of our knowledge on how organisations […]
The cyber threat to UK government is severe; government must act now to protect its own operations and key public services.
An NAO review of the Government’s strategy for cyber security indicates that, although at an early stage, activities are already beginning to deliver benefits.
This report examines whether Defra has a full understanding of its legacy challenges, including cyber security risks, and if plans to address the problem are realistic, achievable and aligned to future needs.
AI presents the government with opportunities to transform public services potentially delivering billions of pounds in productivity savings.
The Cabinet Office has not yet established a clear role for itself in coordinating and leading departments’ efforts to protect their information, according to the National Audit Office. Today’s report found that its ambition to undertake such a role is weakened by the limited information which departments collect on their security costs, performance and risks. […]
This interactive publication presents the results of our survey of central government digital leaders’ views and suggests areas for further consideration.
Sellafield nuclear site is not yet achieving value for money due to concerns over project management, the pace of delivery and staffing.
Protecting information while re-designing public services and introducing the technology necessary to support them is an increasingly complex challenge.