Cyber security and economic growth: call for views

Have your say on the potential for cyber security to drive economic growth

The UK government has asked Stephen McPartland MP to conduct an independent review into cyber security as an enabler of economic growth.

Revenue generated by the UK cyber security sector has nearly doubled from £5.7 billion in 2018 to over £10.5 billion in 2023, with an estimated 20,000 additional jobs created.

The sector has huge potential for further significant growth in revenue and employment, and the ability to drive growth across all sectors of the economy.

The McPartland review is now seeking views on how best to generate and harness this growth.

The call for views welcomes diverse perspectives, calling on a range of stakeholders (including businesses, public sector bodies and experts in different fields) to have their say.

Early evidence collected through the call will inform a series of roundtable events with key stakeholders, which the review aims to conduct throughout March and early April.

To provide your input, complete the call for views survey.

Alternatively, you can send your views by emailing cyber.review@dsit.gov.uk directly.

Find out more about the McPartland review.

First published 28 February 2024