UK government commits £90m to cybersecurity resilience initiatives and launches Cyber Resilience Pledge
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The UK government announced a £90 million ($120 million) investment in cybersecurity resilience, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to bolster national cyber defense. The funding, revealed at the NCSC's CYBERUK conference on April 22, aims to support SMEs in implementing the Cyber Essentials standard and encourages broader adoption of cybersecurity best practices. A new Cyber Resilience Pledge will be introduced in summer 2026, requiring signatories to elevate cybersecurity to board-level responsibility, enroll in the NCSC’s Early Warning service, and mandate Cyber Essentials certification across supply chains.
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22.04.2026 17:10 1 articles · 1h ago
UK launches £90m cybersecurity resilience plan and Cyber Resilience Pledge
On April 22, the UK government announced a £90 million ($120 million) investment to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, targeting SMEs. The funding supports adoption of the Cyber Essentials standard and introduces a Cyber Resilience Pledge launching in summer 2026. Signatories must implement board-level cybersecurity governance, enroll in the NCSC’s Early Warning service, and require Cyber Essentials certification across supply chains.
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- UK Pledges £90m for Cybersecurity and Pushes for ‘Resilience Pledge’ — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 22.04.2026 17:10
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The UK government allocated £90 million ($120 million) to cybersecurity initiatives, with a focus on supporting SMEs.
First reported: 22.04.2026 17:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- UK Pledges £90m for Cybersecurity and Pushes for ‘Resilience Pledge’ — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 22.04.2026 17:10
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The funding targets organizations to adopt the Cyber Essentials standard, with over 10,000 quarterly certifications recorded in the past year.
First reported: 22.04.2026 17:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- UK Pledges £90m for Cybersecurity and Pushes for ‘Resilience Pledge’ — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 22.04.2026 17:10
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A new Cyber Resilience Pledge will be launched in summer 2026, requiring three actions: board-level cybersecurity responsibility, enrollment in NCSC’s Early Warning service, and mandatory Cyber Essentials certification across supply chains.
First reported: 22.04.2026 17:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- UK Pledges £90m for Cybersecurity and Pushes for ‘Resilience Pledge’ — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 22.04.2026 17:10
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The Cyber Essentials program has seen growth in certifications but faces criticism for insufficient overall adoption among businesses.
First reported: 22.04.2026 17:101 source, 1 articleShow sources
- UK Pledges £90m for Cybersecurity and Pushes for ‘Resilience Pledge’ — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 22.04.2026 17:10