The UK government is taking bold steps to protect our digital infrastructure from cyber threats. Two major initiatives: the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and the Government Cyber Action Plan are working together to create a safer digital future for everyone. Why This Matters to You? Cyber attacks aren’t just technical problems, they affect real lives. When cyber criminals strike, vital public services can go offline in minutes, disrupting daily life and eroding public confidence. Whether you’re switching on lights, accessing safe water, using NHS services, paying taxes, or applying for benefits, you rely on digital systems that need robust protection. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: Stronger Defences for Essential Services Introduced to Parliament in November 2025, this legislation will strengthen UK defences against cyber attacks and better protect services that the public relies on. It builds on existing regulations to create more comprehensive protection. What the Bill covers? The legislation focuses on essential and digital services across multiple sectors. Energy providers, water companies, healthcare services, transport networks, and data centres will all need to meet higher security standards. This means the organisations that keep our country running will have clear requirements to defend against cyber criminals and...
Continue readingCybersecurity in 2026: Strategic Priorities for the Modern CISO in an AI era
As we start to navigate 2026, Gartner’s latest strategic technology trends reveal a fundamental shift in how organizations must approach cybersecurity. Speaking at the recent Gartner IT Symposium, analysts emphasized that we’re entering a period where disruption, innovation, and risk are expanding at unprecedented speed Gartner. For CISOs, this means rethinking security strategies from the ground up. Here are my thoughts after readding some of the recent Gartner publications: The Paradigm Shift: From Reactive to Preemptive The cornerstone of Gartner’s 2026 cybersecurity vision is Preemptive Cybersecurity, identified as one of the top 10 strategic technology trends. This represents a fundamental departure from traditional detect and respond models. Gartner forecasts that by 2030, preemptive solutions will account for half of all security spending Gartner, as organizations shift from reactive defense to proactive protection. The concept centers on using AI powered security operations, programmatic denial, and deception techniques to anticipate and neutralize threats before they materialize. As Gartner VP Analyst Tori Paulman explains, “Preemptive cybersecurity is about acting before attackers strike using AI powered SecOps, programmatic denial and deception. This is a world where prediction is protection.” Gartner For CISOs, this means investing in technologies that can predict attack paths, simulate...
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