The Cyber Security & Resilience Bill: What You Actually Need to Know

Cybersecurity legislation isn’t usually light reading — but this one’s worth paying attention to.

If your organisation uses managed IT services, relies on cloud infrastructure, or handles sensitive or critical data, the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill could bring some important changes your way. And it’s not just a minor policy tweak — this is a significant shift in how the UK is planning to defend itself (and its businesses) from the increasing risk of cyber threats.

So, what’s going on?

Why this Bill matters

Expected to go before Parliament this year, the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill is designed to modernise and strengthen the UK’s approach to cybersecurity. It builds on the older NIS Regulations but aims to go further — especially in holding service providers, MSPs, and critical infrastructure organisations to account.

If your business:

• Provides managed services,
• Relies on third-party suppliers,
• Stores or processes important data,

…then this Bill could affect you directly.

What’s changing?

Here’s a quick overview of the proposed updates:

• Faster incident reporting – potentially requiring reports within 24 to 72 hours
• Wider scope – more businesses, including cloud providers and MSPs, will be brought under regulation
• Stronger regulator powers – including audits, enforcement, and cost recovery mechanisms
• More focus on supply chains – including increased scrutiny of your suppliers’ security measures

The core aim is to ensure organisations aren’t just reacting to cyber incidents, but actually building resilience in advance.

What does this mean for your organisation?

This isn’t about creating panic — but it is a wake-up call to review your current processes.

Some questions to ask:

• Are our existing security policies still enough?
• Could we detect and report a serious cyber incident within 24 hours?
• How well do we understand the security risks in our supply chain?
• Do we have a tested, real-world response plan — or just a document on a shelf?

How ITB is supporting clients

At ITB, we’re already working with clients to make sense of the proposed changes and prepare for what’s ahead — from reviewing incident response processes to tightening supplier due diligence and running tabletop scenarios.

Whether you’re part of a regulated industry or simply want to stay ahead of the curve, now’s a great time to check in on your cyber strategy.

Need a hand?

If you’re unsure what this means for your organisation — or where to start — we’re here to help.

Cybersecurity today isn’t just about protection. It’s about preparation. And preparation is exactly what we do.