DSIT Updates (WC 11 May)

Applications open to bring 25 top tech minds into government, to accelerate AI-driven growth and modernise public sector

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Applications are open for a new round of government fellowships aimed at bringing 25 leading technologists and scientists into public service.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
12:01am, 7 May 2025

CHERI technology for cyber security

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CHERI is a semiconductor technology which improves cyber security. This page details government action to increase its adoption.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
9:45am, 7 May 2025

Software Security Code of Practice

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This Code of Practice sets out expectations for the security and resilience of software.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
9:45am, 7 May 2025

Draft regulations to commence Sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022

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A technical consultation on draft regulations relating to sections 61 to 64 of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
10:00am, 7 May 2025

Cyber Essentials scheme: overview

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Cyber Essentials is a government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats.

Change made:
Updated the number of Cyber Essentials certificates awarded.

Time updated:
11:00am, 7 May 2025

Cyber sector is target for growth as Government supports businesses against serious organised cyber crime

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The cyber sector will be a “prime target for economic growth” in the upcoming Industrial Strategy, as the government secures Britain’s future and delivers the Plan for Change.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
11:27am, 7 May 2025

Government response to draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety

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Government’s response to its consultation on the draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety.

Change made:
First published.

Time updated:
9:30am, 8 May 2025

Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety

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The draft Statement of Strategic Priorities sets out government’s online safety policy priorities and desired outcomes.

Change made:
Government response to the draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for online safety published.

Time updated:
9:30am, 8 May 2025