Call to action on cyber security
The government has launched a new Cyber Resilience Pledge, inviting organisations to publicly commit to practical actions that strengthen their defences against cyber attacks. The Pledge is voluntary and focused on steps proven to reduce risk.
Organisations signing the Pledge commit to take the following actions
- make cyber security a board‑level responsibility
- sign up to the National Cyber Security Centre’s free Early Warning service
- require Cyber Essentials standards across their supply chain
These measures help organisations spot threats sooner, improve leadership oversight, and reduce vulnerabilities in suppliers.
The Pledge was announced at CYBERUK and will be formally launched this summer, with signatories published on GOV.UK. Boards should review the Pledge, assess their readiness against the three commitments, and encourage their organisations to sign up.
For more information, visit the Cyber Resilience Pledge on GOV.UK.
The Pledge has been designed primarily for medium and large organisations. However, organisations of any size in any sector can sign it. Companies that sign the Pledge are committing to providing an annual public update on their progress.
To sign up, email your signed Pledge declaration to [email protected].
First published 21 May 2026
