Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 22 | Page 74

INDUSTRY WATCH Government takes action against cyberattackers As businesses and organisations are becoming more mindful of security requirements since the introduction of GDPR, government organisations are taking the protection of citizens’ personal identity seriously. Organisations such as the NCSC are using interventionist approaches to prevent the region from being targeted by cyberattacks and to ensure data is protected correctly. 74 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com