National strategy by end of year
An office of Cyber Security and Information has been launched on the Island.
The move was announced by Chief Minister Howard Quayle and follows a Council of Ministers’ Directive authorising the establishment of a distinct function within the Cabinet Office to focus on all parts of cyber security.
It will act as the focal point in developing the Government’s cyber resilience, working in partnership with private and third sector organisations across the Island alongside the wider population.
OCSIA will be the force behind a major transformative programme – the National Cyber Security and Information Assurance Programme – designed to test, evaluate and promote cyber security, cyber resilience and information assurance for all of the Isle of Man. It will also coordinate the publication of a National Cyber Security Strategy by the end of this year.
The Directive makes it clear that a well-publicised attack against the Isle of Man’s health service, financial sector or critical national infrastructure would have a damaging effect on the Island’s reputation. . . and in order to manage this threat immediate action is required.
OCSIA will report in to Richard Wild, Executive Director for Government Technology Services (GTS).
Two Manx high schools told to stop operating CCTV 'inside' toilets
King Gaming's license suspended amidst criminal investigation
Housing, VAT, climate and tourism among concerns raised by the East in government roadshow
Skills Strategy hopes to tackle 'significant' skills shortage
Loganair to remove Saturday service to Birmingham
Trial for Douglas man who denies keying car
