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UK Moves to Block High-Risk Tech Suppliers From Critical Infrastructure
Original: UK Moves to Block High-Risk Tech Suppliers From Critical Infrastructure UK's new Cyber Security and Resilience Act targe
The UK government is advancing its Cyber Security and Resilience Act, which gives ministers powers to block technology suppliers deemed high-risk from critical national infrastructure. The legislation targets supply chain vulnerabilities in sectors such as energy, and follows Iran-linked cyber attacks on energy facilities. Commentators in the security community say the law marks a significant tightening of oversight over who can supply essential services.
Why now: Recent Iran-linked attacks on energy facilities have raised concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities in UK critical infrastructure.
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- UK Moves to Block High-Risk Tech Suppliers From Critical Infrastructure UK's new Cyber Security and Resilience Act targets supply chain vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Following Iran-linked attacks on energy facilities, ministers gain powers to block high-risk tech… · hypedupcat@infosec.exchange · 2
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