Cyber Centre of Excellence Reports Increased Vulnerabilities in English Councils

The Cyber Centre of Excellence has reported that English councils are now more vulnerable to cyber attacks than they were a year ago. Each council received a 'health score' based on a passive scan that identified potential vulnerabilities in their IT systems. The scores range from 5, indicating strong cyber health, to 1, which signifies significant improvements are required. The report highlights a growing trend of vulnerabilities across all councils, emphasizing the need for improved cybersecurity measures. No specific attack methods, tools, or CVEs were mentioned in the articles. The findings suggest a systemic issue affecting local government cybersecurity infrastructure. The analysis is part of an annual review aimed at assessing and improving local government cyber resilience.

Key Points: • English councils' cyber health has declined compared to the previous year. • Councils received health scores from 1 to 5 based on vulnerability assessments. • The report indicates a systemic issue in local government cybersecurity.