The British government has ordered an inquiry of its cybersecurity in the wake of U.S. intel on Russian hacks during the presidential campaign. A comprehensive cybersecurity strategy is being formulated, with a budget of £1.9 billion allocated until 2021.
Margaret Beckett, Chair of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy in the UK, said that attention has recently focused on the potential exploitation of the cyber domain by other states and associated actors for political purposes. The Committee is seeking input on the cybersecurity strategy for the UK and the level of government involvement, and participation in the cybersecurity of the private sector is currently being decided.