CyberUp Campaign

🙌 Fantastic to see @LordChrisHolmes highlight the need to update the Computer Misuse Act in the House of Lords today through his amendments to the Data (Use and Access) Bill! While the amendment didn't pass, we're very grateful to Lord Holmes for his raising this vital issue!

You can also read more about our proposed defence framework, backed by legal experts in cyber security on our website ➡ cyberupcampaign.com/about #UpdateCMA #CyberSecurity #CyberSecuritySkills #ComputerMisuseAct

🔄 By updating the Act to include a 'statutory defence', qualified cyber professionals would be able to defend themselves from prosecution for simply doing their jobs to protect UK cyber space. Want to voice your opinion on the CMA? Fill out our survey ➡ surveymonkey.com/r/9KW3LXQ

💬 It's great to see the Government hosting global talks on tackling global cyber threats and boosting cyber skills this week, as well as launching a new regional skills programme to provide cyber training across England and Northern Ireland. gov.uk/government/new…

With the recent introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, this is the opportune moment to demonstrate to the new Government why updating the CMA is so vital! Please fill in our survey before Friday 23 August and share it widely with others in the community.

🚨Calling all cyber security researchers! 🚨 Please take our 10-minute survey by Friday 23 August so we can help the new Government understand the impact of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 on the cyber security community! We cannot do this without you! surveymonkey.com/r/9KW3LXQ

It was very encouraging to see Max mentioning this issue in his excellent maiden speech to the Commons, and the Campaign also welcome the opportunity which the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill presents for the sector.

We are very grateful to @mpmwilko for calling for an update to the outdated #ComputerMisuseAct to ensure our #cybersecurity professionals can work as effectively as possible to defend our country from rising cyber threats. #UpdateCMA

Our research shows that updating the CMA in this way would provide a potential annual revenue boost to the sector of £2.4 billion, as well as creating up to 9,100 additional jobs. #ComputerMisuseAct #EconomicGrowth #UpdateCMA #tech

An update to the CMA to include a #StatutoryDefence will not only ensure our #cybersecurity professionals can do their jobs more effectively to protect our critical national infrastructure, it will also unleash the full growth potential of our leading cybersecurity sector.

We are very grateful to Lord @TimClementJone1 for mentioning the CyberUp Campaign and calling for an update to the #ComputerMisuseAct1990 during the #KingsSpeech debate on #EconomicGrowth, #Infrastructure and #Employment in the House of Lords.

Great to see @profsecmag covering our quote in response to the Bill: professionalsecurity.co.uk/products/cyber…

Updating the Act will enable the UK's cyber professionals to better protect the UK online, safeguarding the digital economy and unlocking the full growth potential of our cyber security industry. #CyberResilience #growth #nationalsecurity

The introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill in today's King's Speech will be key to keeping the UK safe from rising cyberattacks. With cybercrime increasing by nearly a third last year, it is heartening to see the Government prioritise updates to our cyber laws.

We appeal to the next government to implement vital reforms on #cybersecurity, including #CMAReform, to better protect the country from these growing threats. #manifesto #ComputerMisuseAct #StatutoryDefence

Given the crippling real-world impact of recent #cyberattacks on our public services and businesses, it is absolutely essential that all UK policymakers recognise the importance of improving our nation’s #CyberResilience.

Following the launch of the Labour Party Manifesto last week, we welcome Labour's recognition of the growing cyber threat to the UK and the fact they have outlined a plan to conduct a Strategic Defence Review in their first year in government, if elected.