Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps her Department is taking, with the National Cyber Security Centre and the security services, to prioritise cyber protections for electricity generation and grid infrastructure; and how many energy sector operators have been assessed against the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework in the last 12 months.

The UK has a diverse and resilient energy system, supported by world class expertise across government, regulators and industry. Cyber security is a continuous effort, and our Energy Sector Cyber Security Strategy sets out how we are strengthening our capabilities to stay ahead of potential threats alongside partners like NCSC.

Energy operators have well-developed plans to minimise disruption and respond to emerging issues, underpinned by the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018, requiring robust security measures, risk assessments and reporting of significant incidents. The government and NCSC work closely with industry to share threat intelligence and ensure incident management plans are in place including through robust inspections which measure compliance against the NIS Regulations.