The Hacker's Guide to Policyland

Explore a comprehensive view of the UK government's cybersecurity policy priorities and focus areas in this 43-minute conference talk from Black Hat. Gain insights into the status of various initiatives and their relation to international policy efforts. Learn about the new National Cyber Strategy, the role of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and upcoming security legislation. Understand the process of how a bill becomes law, including public consultation and calls for information. Discover ways to get involved and influence policy outcomes in the cybersecurity realm. Presented by Irfan Hemani from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and cybersecurity adviser Jen Ellis, this talk serves as a primer on UK policy development and offers valuable information for those interested in the intersection of technology and government policy.