The U.K. government wants industry to up its response to...
The U.K. government wants industry to up its response to cyberthreats, it said Wednesday. Too few company and board chiefs “take a direct interest in protecting their businesses” from such threats, said the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and…
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GCHQ, one of the country’s intelligence agencies. Cyber Security Guidelines for Business, produced by GCHQ and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure, aims to help the private sector cut down on risks to company assets. The guidance consists of three products: (1) High-level questions to help senior executives determine their critical information assets and ensure they have the right safeguards in place. (2) An executive companion to help organizations coordinate with the government. (3) More detailed cybersecurity information and advice for 10 critical areas. The guidance flows from the U.K. cybersecurity strategy, which calls for the public and private sectors to work closely together to make Britain one of the most secure places worldwide for online business, the agencies said.