The growing integration of digital systems into critical infrastructure opens up new vulnerabilities to cyber threats. High interconnectivity between various national infrastructure systems (transport, healthcare, energy, finance) expands the attack surface for data breaches, ransomware and supply chain attacks. A World Economic Forum report found 91% of cyber leaders expect a major cyber event in the next two years. Lack of investment, outdated regulation, and inadequate resource allocation further exacerbate problems. Greater international cooperation and threat intelligence sharing are deemed necessary to address security deficits.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
