What is Jersey’s new Cyber Security Law all about?
Does cyber security need a legislative response?
In 2021 I took a new role as Director of Jersey’s newly formed cyber response unit. We’ve come a long way from an initial concept as CERT to a full operational capability as Jersey Cyber Security Centre. And I suppose that’s a good place to start.
But it’s just not going to work unless we change it up.
Why Jersey?
In recent year organisations have adopted new technologies and systems faster than ever before. That’s even more the case in an innovative digital island such as Jersey — and in doing so, they’ve opened up new opportunities that have benefited our economy and society.
But alongside these new opportunities, there are also new risks. Cyber criminals continually find new ways to extract sensitive data and personal information. And like any other jurisdiction, Jersey is at risk of being a target.
However, the fact that we are an independent jurisdiction means that we have a unique mix of risks. We manage our own power and water supplies, healthcare, and other vital infrastructure. Our economy is built on professional services such as finance — industries whose international reputation is, in part, maintained by their ability build trust…
