Cyber Security Bill will prevent future attacks on NHS


New legislation to improve UK cyber defences and protect public services will prevent attacks similar to the ransomware attack impacting London hospitals, according to the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, which is due to be introduced to Parliament in 2025, was first announced in the King’s Speech on 17 July 2024. In a statement published on 30 September 2024, the DSIT says: “This Bill will fill an immediate gap in our defences and prevent similar attacks experienced by critical public services in the UK, such as the recent ransomware attack impacting London hospitals.”

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Source: Digital Health News


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