Get the latest cyber news and updates straight to your inbox.
Cyber governance is no longer a "nice to have". It’s a board-level imperative. The UK’s new Cyber Governance Code of Practice outlines the minimum standards that regulators, clients, and insurers expect from boardrooms in medium and large organisations. This Code shifts cyber from IT’s responsibility to the board’s. If you're a COO, compliance lead, or board member, this applies to you now.
Benchmark your alignment with our Cyber Code Readiness Checklist.
Published by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), this Code sets out clear actions that boards should take to ensure effective oversight and resilience against cyber threats.
It applies to medium and large UK organisations – plus small tech firms – and it complements, but doesn’t replace, standards like Cyber Essentials or ISO 27001.
Many boards still:
The Code is designed to correct that.
Ensure your organisation has a cyber risk register, with clear ownership and defined risk appetite.
Cyber resilience should be built into business planning, budgeting, and outcomes.
Mandate cyber training from the board down. Ensure culture, policies, and behaviours support resilience.
Test incident response plans at least annually. Boards must take responsibility for regulatory reporting and post-incident reviews.
Set quarterly reporting expectations. Integrate cyber into audit plans. Communicate regularly with senior managers on Cyber Security topics.
Boards are increasingly accountable for cyber posture. That means you will be asked questions by auditors, regulators, and clients.
FoxTech helps organisations run board workshops, assess governance maturity, and build cyber resilience from the top down.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cyber threats are not just a concern for large enterprises. Small and medium-sized businesses are just as likely to be targeted by malicious actors. From ransomware attacks to data
As technology evolves, cyber threats are evolving alongside and becoming more advanced by the day. Today’s cyber threats are more targeted and persistent than ever, which is why businesses’ security controls can’t stand still. In
One of the most effective ways to identify and mitigate cyber security risks is through regular vulnerability scanning. But how often should vulnerability scans be performed? The answer depends on several factors, including business size,
