The UK Government has introduced a new Cyber Governance framework designed to help business leaders bolster their organisations’ defenses against the growing threat of cyberattacks. With digital risks becoming increasingly complex and pervasive, the framework aims to embed strong cyber governance at the highest levels of leadership, ensuring that cyber resilience is treated as a strategic priority.
At the heart of this initiative is the Cyber Governance Code of Practice—a practical guide outlining key principles and actions that directors, executives, and board members can take to improve their organisation’s preparedness and response to cyber risks. By adopting the Code, organisations can not only reduce their exposure to cyber threats but also build trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
The development of the Code has been a collaborative effort between government, industry, and expert bodies. Members of the Institute of Directors (IoD) played an active role in shaping the Code’s content and direction, offering insights through panel discussions, feedback sessions, and a series of consultative workshops. Their input helped ensure the Code is both realistic and actionable, reflecting the real-world challenges and priorities faced by today’s business leaders.
This initiative marks an important step forward in strengthening the UK’s overall cyber posture and highlights the critical role of leadership in driving effective cybersecurity practices across all sectors.
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