Asked by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether her Department is taking steps to secure the (a) electricity grid and (b) electric vehicle infrastructure from remote disruption by foreign actors.
Answered by Justin Tomlinson - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
The Government takes the security of the electricity grid and electric vehicle infrastructure extremely seriously. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero works closely with Ofgem, the National Cyber Security Centre, and operators to strengthen infrastructure against attacks, share threat intelligence, and set clear and robust regulatory standards that are enforced through the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018.
The 2021 electric vehicle smart charge point regulations include cyber security requirements. These require that all private charge points meet physical tamperproof requirements, check regularly for security updates, and encrypt all communication to and from the charge point.
The Government has recently published a detailed consultation package, 'Delivering a smart and secure electricity system: implementation'. This sets out proposals for minimum security and grid stability requirements for Energy Smart Appliances and load controlling organisations to further mitigate risk.
Apr. 23 2024
Source Page: Intergovernmental Relations Annual Report 2023Found: the dedication and hard work of ministers and civil servants across the UK, working together in the national
Oral Evidence Apr. 23 2024
Inquiry: Defence in the Grey ZoneFound: of the National Cyber Security Centre and GCHQ, while national crises responses that may be manifested
Apr. 23 2024
Source Page: Home Office procurement card spend over £500: 2024Found: Home Office HSG - Homeland Security Group 24/01/2024 CAMBRIDGE BUFFET 16-HSG - Homeland Security Group
Apr. 23 2024
Source Page: I. Universal Credit guidance April 2024 [update of previous guidance, deposited Oct 2023, DEP2023-0791]. 204 docs. II. Letter dated 15/04/2023 from Jo Churchill MP to to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding documents for deposit in the House libraries. Incl. file list at Annex 1. 9p.Found: Referr als to training and provision to address skills gaps Not in employment, education or training Cyber
Apr. 23 2024
Source Page: I. Universal Credit guidance April 2024 [update of previous guidance, deposited Oct 2023, DEP2023-0791]. 204 docs. II. Letter dated 15/04/2023 from Jo Churchill MP to to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding documents for deposit in the House libraries. Incl. file list at Annex 1. 9p.Found: Advice Scotland cannot do Supporting claimants to access Help to Claim Prison leavers Cyber
Apr. 23 2024
Source Page: I. Universal Credit guidance April 2024 [update of previous guidance, deposited Oct 2023, DEP2023-0791]. 204 docs. II. Letter dated 15/04/2023 from Jo Churchill MP to to the Deposited Papers Clerk regarding documents for deposit in the House libraries. Incl. file list at Annex 1. 9p.Found: couple formed with a person not receiving Universal Credit Couple separation Mixed age couples Cyber
Asked by: Baillie, Jackie (Scottish Labour - Dumbarton)
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what tests of IT systems regarding their vulnerability to cyber attacks are undertaken (a) by individual NHS boards and (b) on an NHS Scotland-wide basis.
Answered by Gray, Neil - Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care
The Network and Information System Regulations set out standards which NHS Scotland Health Boards must comply with. Boards must test themselves against these standards which cover managing security risk, defending systems against cyber-attack, detecting cyber security events, and minimising the impact of cyber security incidents. This is in addition to mandatory information security and data protection risk/impact assessments and routine penetration testing on all major IT systems.
The NHS Scotland Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE), works nationally across health boards to prioritise the security capabilities of existing technologies and deployment of new tooling. This allows real time discovery of vulnerabilities and potential issues across a national view.
Mentions:
1: Steve Double (Con - St Austell and Newquay) minerals.Critical minerals are defined as commodities other than fuel that are crucial to a state’s economy or national - Speech Link
2: Cherilyn Mackrory (Con - Truro and Falmouth) the first such centre in the world. - Speech Link
3: Sarah Jones (Lab - Croydon Central) Our national wealth fund will invest £1.5 billion in new gigafactories and aim to draw in three times - Speech Link
4: Alan Mak (Con - Havant) That work is inextricably linked to both our energy security and our national security. - Speech Link
Oral Evidence Apr. 22 2024
Inquiry: The Office for Local GovernmentFound: You know, sir, from your experience in local government that this sector of our national public life