United Kingdom faces multiple cybersecurity threats

Subject

UK cybersecurity efforts.

Significance

The UK government is attempting to position itself as a global leader in cybersecurity through strong policies and extensive collaboration with industry and academia. However, new threats are emerging continuously -- from cyber criminals, nation states and political manipulation.

Impacts

• UK government efforts to curb social media disinformation campaigns will deliver modest results.
• Hefty fines will compel top corporate executives to treat cybersecurity as a strategic rather than an IT risk.
• UK agencies will be remain central to Europe’s security infrastructure despite Brexit.