UK cyber governance project
Government has commissioned Arculus Ltd to undertake a pilot project to support directors of UK organisations to improve how they govern cyber security risk.
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The UK government has commissioned Arculus Ltd, a cyber security consultancy, to undertake a pilot project to support directors of UK organisations to improve how they govern cyber security risk by implementing the draft Cyber Governance Code of Practice. The research will inform the development of the Code alongside the call for views, which was published on 23 January 2024. Overall, the UK Government is seeking to use this code to improve the cyber resilience of the economy and society. Organisations can participate by contacting: copresearch@dsit.gov.uk.
Senior leaders from organisations of all sizes and sectors can seek to participate in this research. Participants will be asked to implement the principles detailed in the Cyber Governance Code of Practice within their organisation and provide feedback on their experience. Participants can expect to complete a questionnaire to assess the cyber maturity of their organisation at the beginning and end of the project and attend several online sessions to discuss their feedback.
The government and Arculus can give the following reassurances about the research:
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Taking part is totally confidential and voluntary for all individuals and organisations.
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The questionnaire is not technical and participants do not need any specific IT knowledge.
Who can take part?
Directors of organisations across the UK can participate in this pilot project. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and Arculus have an interest in engaging organisations from a range of sectors and in a range of sizes.
Within these organisations, Arculus is inviting directors, non-executive directors, and senior leaders with responsibility for governing cyber security risk to participate. In some organisations this might be a specific individual or Head of Department, while in other organisations it might be the business owner or charity trustees.
Timelines
Organisations will be working with Arculus from early January until early March 2024. A report on the findings will be published on gov.uk. Organisations who have taken part in the pilot project will not be identifiable in the report.
Your data
Arculus have compiled a privacy notice relating to use of personal data on this project.
Last updated 29 January 2024 + show all updates
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Updated to reflect the now-published draft Cyber Governance Code of Practice.
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First published.