Increased Cyber Security Threat

Questions to the Mayor of London – answered at on 23 May 2022.

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Photo of Tony Devenish Tony Devenish Conservative

Further to my question 2022/0880 which remains unanwered since Februrary, and with increasing threats to global cyber security, please can you set out how you are working with LCCI Smarter Cities to support businesses and improve cyber security across London?

Photo of Sadiq Khan Sadiq Khan Mayor of London

The Chief Digital Officer liaises with various bodies on cyber security. The NCSC and Action Fraud are national bodies which undertake comprehensive awareness campaigns, support and advice for businesses and others. The CDOs current focus is on public sector cyber resilience, in the wake of recent cyber-attacks. The CDO welcomes London bodies such as the LCCI, taking an active role and he is meeting with them in May 2022 to discuss digital transformation and smart cities, of which cyber security is a key issue.