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Briefing Note: Cyber Security Provisions in The King’s Speech 2024 Date: 17 July 2024 Author: Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, London, SW1A 2AA Purpose This briefing note provides an analysis of the cyber security-related provisions outlined in His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament for 2024. It focuses on legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing the UK’s cyber defences, resilience, and overall security posture. Key Legislative Proposals Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Objective : To strengthen the UK’s cyber defences and enhance resilience against cyber threats. Key Measures : National Cyber Strategy : Implements a comprehensive strategy to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive information from cyber-attacks. Enhanced Cyber Capabilities : Invests in advanced cyber capabilities and training for defence personnel to improve resilience. Public-Private Collaboratio

"Secure by Design" (SbD), not to be confused with System Based Design (SBD) is a development method and approach as well as a proactive cybersecurity strategy that integrates security into the development lifecycle of software and hardware products from the outset. This approach ensures that security measures are embedded at the earliest stages of development, creating a robust foundation for secure operations. SbD can be considered both an approach and a method within systems engineering: As an Approach : SbD represents a strategic orientation towards designing systems. It involves a mindset or philosophy that prioritises security from the initial stages of system development. As an approach, it shapes the overall framework and philosophy guiding a project, influencing decision-making at each step to prioritise security. As a Method : SbD encompasses specific methods, including practical techniques and processes, that are impleme