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UK Datacenters Get VIP Status: Government Puts Cybercriminals on Notice
UK datacenters are now designated as critical national infrastructure. With special government support, a dedicated CNI data infrastructure team, and priority access for security agencies, the UK aims to bolster resilience against cyberattacks and outages. Tech secretary Peter Kyle says this move acknowledges the essential…
Hot Take:
So, datacenters are now officially knighted as the UK’s digital knights in shining armor. They’ve gone from zero to hero in the blink of a firewall. But will this new status make them cybercrime-proof or just a bigger target? Only time will tell, but in the meantime, let’s hope the government’s “senior officials” have got some serious game!
Key Points:
- Datacenters in the UK are now designated as critical national infrastructure (CNI).
- A special government CNI data infrastructure team will monitor threats and coordinate emergency responses.
- The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will have priority access to datacenters during crises.
- This move aims to deter cybercriminals and minimize disruption to vital services.
- A £3.75 billion investment in a new datacenter in Hertfordshire has been announced.
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