Legislation aimed at shoring up the UK’s national cybersecurity capabilities is set to be introduced in parliament today – but some security experts have questioned the scope and practicality of new rules.

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill comes in direct response to growing cyber threats faced by private and public sector organizations, targeting stronger defenses in areas such as healthcare, energy, and transport networks.

The bill also comes at a critical time, with figures from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) showing attacks on critical infrastructure could have a massive impact on the economy.

Analysis from the OBR found a major attack could result in a temporary increase in borrowing by over £30 billion, or equivalent to around 1.1% of GDP.

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