The Government has moved to consult businesses regarding the creation of new cyber security standards. All industries will have until the 14th of October to supply evidence to the government supporting their preferred standard.

The consultation is being initiated by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, in a bid to refine current standards from the 2011 Cyber Security Strategy, which has been criticised for being confusing and outdated.

The evidence submitted will be used by the government “to select and endorse a preferred organisational standard amongst the private sector.” Cyber security has become an increasing threat, with breaches costing many millions for businesses.

The outreach to the industry comes on the heels of the education department’s move to consult the IT industry in the creation of the new school curriculum to ensure that the focus is relevant to business requirements.

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