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ICO and NCA Sign MoU to Boost Cybersecurity

September 10, 2024
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ICO and NCA Sign MoU to Boost Cybersecurity

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the National Crime Agency (NCA) have formalized their commitment to strengthening the UK’s cybersecurity through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement outlines how both organizations will collaborate to enhance cyber resilience across the country, aiming to better protect organizations from data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other forms of cybercrime. By combining their expertise and resources, the ICO and NCA are set to significantly improve the nation’s ability to safeguard sensitive information and respond effectively to cyber threats.

The MoU highlights a mutual commitment to providing up-to-date information and guidance on cybersecurity. This includes facilitating better communication between organizations and relevant bodies such as the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The ICO and NCA will work together to ensure that organizations receive the support they need to report cyber incidents promptly and effectively. This proactive approach is designed to enable quicker responses and more robust defenses against emerging cyber threats.

A key aspect of the agreement is the approach to information sharing. The ICO and NCA have agreed to share anonymized and aggregated data on cyber incidents to help identify and mitigate systemic threats. However, the NCA will respect the confidentiality of any information shared in confidence by organizations, ensuring that it is not disclosed to the ICO without prior consent. This careful handling of sensitive information aims to protect organizations while enhancing the overall understanding of cyber threat patterns.

The partnership also emphasizes the importance of collaboration in responding to cyber incidents. Both agencies will strive to coordinate their efforts to minimize disruption to organizations’ response efforts. Additionally, the MoU includes provisions for joint efforts in promoting best practices, providing consistent guidance, and improving cybersecurity standards. Through this agreement, the ICO and NCA are reinforcing their commitment to creating a more secure and resilient cyber environment for all UK organizations.

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  • UK’s ICO and NCA Enhance Cybersecurity with New Partnership
Tags: Cyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber threatsCybersecurityData BreachesICOInformation Commissioner’s OfficeNational Crime AgencyNCASeptember 2024UK
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