Security minister Dan Jarvis doubles-down on government vision for UK’s cyber resilience and security at Parliament & Cyber conference

London, UK – 25th November 2025: The future plans surrounding UK cybersecurity resilience took centre stage yesterday at the inaugural Parliament & Cyber Conference 2025, hosted by the Cybersecurity Business Network (CBN), a UK coalition of cybersecurity organisations. This conference comes at a critical time as the risk landscape is worsening across the UK and just days after the announcement of the Cyber Security and Resilience (CSR) Bill that will bring data centres and Managed Service Providers into the scope of existing cyber regulations.

Keynote speaker and Security Minister, Home Office & Cabinet Office, Dan Jarvis MP, set the tone for the day by highlighting the government’s all-of-society approach to strengthening our national cyber resilience:

“Parliament and tech are now becoming inseparable. The pace of change is only accelerating and the speed in which new technology is introduced and adopted is becoming shorter and shorter.

“Technology enhances everything we do. It keeps our democracy transparent, it keeps our businesses successful, it keeps people connected and safe. 

“But this interconnection between technology and society can be exploited by those who seek to cause us harm. 

“Many of you in this room lead by example. I hope that, through Government support and their own initiative, that the rest of our business leaders follow in your footsteps.”

The conference hosted by Matt Warman, Chair of CBN and former UK Minister for Digital and Broadband brought together over 150 leaders from government, industry, and academia and some insightful panel discussions. The speakers include Jonathon Ellison OBE, Director of National Resilience for the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC); Shona Lester, Head of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Team at DSIT; Daniel Aldridge MP, Chair of the APPG for Cyber Innovation; Alison Griffiths MP, Chris Francis, Director Government Relations at SAP, Zeki Turedi, Field CTO, Europe at Crowdstrike amongst others.

The panel discussion on the CSR Bill highlighted that there is no single solution for cyber resilience. Instead, panellists stressed that building maturity and a multi-layered approach across organisations is essential to reducing risk at scale. Outdated practices among many businesses, such as neglecting software updates, are no longer acceptable, underscoring the need for clear, harmonised legislation to push organisations to a place of protection. 

“The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is an important step in fortifying the UK’s cyber defences in today’s evolving and complex cyber landscape. However, it’s crucial to work closely with industry, academia, and the public sector to ensure organisations build the agility and resilience they need to withstand and recover from attacks” explained the Director for Cyber Security and Digital Identity at DSIT.

“The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill’s stricter incident reporting requirements, now set at 24 hours, and the broadening of reportable incidents, are positive steps towards public transparency. However, it will be vital to consult widely with industry, especially around definitions and future regulatory direction” said Matt Warman, Chair of CBN. 

As quantum and AI threats emerge, the second panel discussion emphasised the urgent need to improve cyber awareness and education at every level. Many individuals and businesses remain unprepared for these evolving risks, and current initiatives are falling behind. Increasing investment in cyber education and skills, ensuring everyone understands their role in resilience, should be a top priority for both government and industry, to keep the UK at the forefront of global security.”CBN is committed to championing the vital role of the UK’s cyber sector by providing an important conduit for the industry to collaborate with policymakers to strengthen economic growth, innovation and public trust in this flourishing sector. Today’s conference showcased the power of bringing together expertise from across the ecosystem. As we look to 2026 and beyond, the UK must stay ahead of the curve, ensuring our policy, investment, and innovation strategies keep pace with the evolving threat landscape.” Matt added.