Cybersecurity Boost for NHS

Trade association demands robust framework to protect health service

The WEB Trade association has called for a robust cybersecurity framework to be implemented to protect the NHS from cyberattacks. The call comes in response to the recent WannaCry attack, which crippled NHS systems across the country.

The association's demands

The association has demanded that the government implement a number of measures to improve cybersecurity in the NHS, including:

• A mandatory cybersecurity framework for all NHS suppliers
• Increased investment in cybersecurity training and awareness
• A national cybersecurity incident response plan

The association believes that these measures are essential to protecting the NHS from future cyberattacks.

Government response

The government has said that it is committed to improving cybersecurity in the NHS. In March 2018, the Department of Health and Social Care launched a cyber security programme designed to improve the resilience of the NHS to cyberattacks.

The programme includes a number of measures, such as:

• A new cybersecurity framework for NHS suppliers
• Increased investment in cybersecurity training and awareness
• A national cybersecurity incident response plan

The government has also said that it is working with the NHS to implement these measures as quickly as possible.

Conclusion

The WEB Trade association's demands for a robust cybersecurity framework are a welcome step towards improving the protection of the NHS from cyberattacks. The government's commitment to improving cybersecurity in the NHS is also encouraging. However, it is important to ensure that these measures are implemented as quickly as possible to protect the NHS from future cyberattacks.