U.K. government is considering new measures to boost security standards in the country. Proposals include large fines for noncompliance with cybersecurity rules and improved incident reporting. Announcements come on the back of “notable global increase in ransomware attacks,” government says. Only 12% of companies review cybersecurity risks from their immediate suppliers and only 5% address vulnerabilities in their wider supply chain, expert says. The proposals come on back of a recent spate of high-profile cyberattacks, including Colonial Pipeline and SolarWinds.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/uk-issues-fresh-proposals-to-tackle-cyberthreats-a-18348