The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill modernises the UK’s NIS framework, expanding obligations across essential services, cloud platforms, MSPs and critical suppliers. This briefing explores the Bill’s scope, enforcement powers, industry pushback, and its implications for regulators, government, consumers, and the DFIR community—highlighting how the legislation could reshape national cyber-resilience for years ahead.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) commissioned new research quantifying the true cost of cyber attacks on the UK economy. This DFM briefing analyses findings across business, consumer, and infrastructure impacts—revealing how cyber incidents now represent a measurable drag on national productivity, competitiveness, and long-term economic resilience.