Government research has revealed that two-thirds of large UK businesses have suffered a cyber attack in the past year . In addition, two-thirds of those who have experienced this, suffer a cyber attack at least once a month. The government has issued the findings of the survey as part of its Cyber Governance Health Check, which was launched after the large-scale TalkTalk breach in the coming five years . It is now expected to use the survey’s findings to press UK businesses to better protect themselves against cyber attacks. In the past year , the government is investing £1.9bn in measures to help prevent cyber crime, and has set up a TalkTalk , the aim of which is to offer security support. A new cyber security strategy is due to be published later this year .
Government research has revealed that two-thirds of large UK businesses have suffered a cyber attack in the past year. In addition, a quarter of those who have experienced this, suffer a cyber attack at least once a month. The government has issued the findings of the survey as part of its Cyber Governance Health Check, which was launched after the large-scale TalkTalk breach in October 2015. It is now expected to use the survey’s findings to press UK businesses to better protect themselves against cyber attacks. In the coming five years, the government is investing £1.9bn in measures to help prevent cyber crime, and has set up a National Cyber Security Centre, the aim of which is to offer security support. A new cyber security strategy is due to be published later this year.