Britain risks being left exposed to cyberattacks and hybrid warfare, Lord Sedwill warned, unless it develops the ability to impose costs on hostile states rather than relying solely on resilience. Ministers defended NATO-linked spending plans and promised a refreshed National Cyber Action Plan, but MPs cautioned that vague accounting for resilience spending and limited tools against foreign influence could turn deterrence into mere endurance. #LordSedwill #NATO #NationalCyberActionPlan #ForeignInfluenceRegistrationScheme #UnitedKingdom
Keypoints
- Lord Sedwill told MPs resilience alone will not deter cyber operations, sabotage, and disinformation.
- He urged an offensive element to deterrence so the UK can impose costs on hostile states.
- Ministers say NATO spending targets include 1.5% for resilience but admit much of it may reflect existing budgets.
- The government will publish a more operational National Cyber Action Plan in the spring to counter threats and strengthen resilience.
- Lawmakers flagged weaknesses in tools against foreign disinformation and are reviewing the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme and related powers.
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