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UK government Cyber Action Plan launches Cyber Unit and software security scheme

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The UK government announced a Government Cyber Unit and a Software Security Ambassador Scheme to strengthen public-sector cyber resilience and secure software development. Backed by £210m ($285m), the plan is meant to raise minimum cybersecurity standards and improve incident response across departments. The new unit, housed in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, will coordinate risk management and faster responses to cyber threats. The software program supports the Software Security Code of Practice and aims to reduce software supply chain attacks that disrupt digital public services.

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  1. 06.01.2026 14:55 3 articles · 4mo ago

    UK government announces Cyber Action Plan with new Government Cyber Unit and software security scheme

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    The UK government announced a Cyber Action Plan that creates a Government Cyber Unit in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to coordinate risk management and incident response across departments, and launches a Software Security Ambassador Scheme to promote secure software development and the Software Security Code of Practice. The plan sets aside £210m ($285m) to raise minimum cybersecurity standards and reduce disruption to UK public services from cyber threats and software supply chain attacks.

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