The British government is “considering all options” to strengthen its response to cyberthreats, according to a speech on Tuesday by the country’s security minister, Dan Jarvis. The speech is one of the first indicating the Labour Party’s approach to the issue following this summer’s general election.
Speaking at the Predict conference in London, Jarvis said these options included reforming the Computer Misuse Act (CMA), referencing the 1990 law that campaigners argue is outdated and exposes cyber defenders to additional legal risks when conducting legitimate cybersecurity activities.
While in opposition, the Labour Party had proposed a legal amendment to the CMA that would have introduced a public interest defense for hackers, although this was not passed at the time. It is not clear whether a similar provision will be included in the government’s forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill when it is introduced to parliament next year.
In his speech at Predict, a conference hosted by Recorded Future, Jarvis particularly praised those who worked in the…
