www.techuk.org Secure Data Mobility Crucial for Public Sector Resilience
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- •Secure data mobility is vital for public sector resilience amid ongoing reforms.
- •Legacy systems create vulnerabilities that can be exploited during structural changes.
- •Zero Trust architectures are recommended to enhance security across government systems.
The UK government faces challenges in building technical resilience amid ongoing structural reforms and legacy technology. Secure data mobility is essential for maintaining citizen services and enabling cross-agency AI initiatives. The integration of various sectors, such as local government and national infrastructure, has created vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Key areas of concern include the merging of local councils, the consolidation of train operators under Great British Railways, and the restructuring of government portfolios. Cyber resilience is now a strategic priority, with a focus on ensuring continuity, mobility, and containment of sensitive data. Industry partners are urged to support the implementation of Zero Trust architectures to enhance security across legacy systems. The need for immediate action is emphasized, as operational seams created by reforms can expose critical infrastructure to cyber threats.
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