The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a call to action for business leaders to strengthen resilience against severe cyber threats. Its Annual Review 2025 highlights a growing gap between the increasing pace of cyber threats and the UK’s ability to respond effectively.

Although the guidance is primarily aimed at larger organisations, cyber risks affect businesses of all sizes.

The NCSC warns that when a cyber incident occurs, it is often too late to decide how to respond. Preparing in advance can help businesses continue operating during disruption and recover more quickly.

Consider questions such as:

  • If your website or network went offline, what impact would that have?
  • What changes would be needed to keep your business running?

The NCSC concludes that organisations best able to withstand serious cyber incidents are those that have already put robust measures in place.

See: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/blogs/preparing-for-severe-cyber-threat-why-leaders-must-act-now