Understanding the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (2025)
News|by Leanne Bevan|24 April 2025
To remain compliant, it’s important that you to keep on top of new legislation. We know your workload is often busy, and it‘s hard to keep track of all the new bills and frameworks that different governments and industries are enacting. So, we thought we’d save you some time and provide a breakdown of a new security bill you need to be aware of.
The UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (2025), a landmark piece of legislation aimed at bolstering the nation’s cyber defences and safeguarding essential public services. This bill comes in response to the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure, public services, and businesses. No doubt you’ve seen or experienced cyber-attacks first hand, so you’ll know how it’s essential that you do all you can to protect your business.
Key objectives of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
The primary goals of the bill are to:
- Enhance cyber defences: Strengthen the UK’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
- Protect public services: Ensure that essential services such as healthcare, energy, and transportation are resilient against cyber-attacks.
- Update regulatory framework: Modernise existing regulations to keep pace with technological advancements and emerging threats.
Impact on business security solutions
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill introduces several new requirements and standards that must be met to ensure compliance. Here’s how it affects the security solutions you need to implement:
1 – Expanded scope of regulation:
The bill broadens the range of digital services and supply chains that fall under regulatory oversight. You must now ensure that your entire digital ecosystem, including third-party vendors, adheres to stringent security protocols.
2 – Enhanced reporting requirements:
You’re required to report cyber incidents more comprehensively and promptly. This helps build a clearer picture of the cyber threat landscape and enables quicker, coordinated responses to emerging threats.
3 – Strengthened regulatory powers:
Regulators are given more authority to enforce compliance and impose penalties for non-compliance. You must therefore invest in robust security measures to avoid potential fines and legal repercussions.
4 – Mandatory security measures:
The bill mandates specific security practices, such as regular vulnerability assessments, employee training programs, and the implementation of advanced threat detection systems. You must integrate these measures into your security strategies to meet the new standards.
5 – Focus on resilience:
Beyond prevention, the bill emphasises the importance of resilience. You must develop and maintain comprehensive incident response plans and disaster recovery protocols to ensure you can quickly recover from cyber incidents.
Preparing for compliance
To comply with the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, businesses should take the following steps:
- Conduct a security audit: Evaluate current security measures and identify gaps that need to be addressed.
- Update policies and procedures: Revise existing policies to align with the new regulatory requirements. You can find a list of frameworks here.
- Invest in technology: Implement advanced security solutions such as AI-driven threat detection, encryption, and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Make sure every layer is protected.
- Train employees: Ensure your staff are well-informed about cyber threats and best practices for maintaining security by implementing regular security awareness training and phishing tests.
- Collaborate with regulators: Engage with regulatory bodies to stay updated on compliance requirements and receive guidance on best practices.
Take action
By proactively addressing these areas, you can not only comply with the new legislation but also enhance your overall cyber resilience, safeguarding your operations and reputation in an increasingly digital world.
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