The UK will work with international partners to dismantle the cyber criminal ecosystem: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Speech given by Minister for Cyber, Digital and Technology at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Cyber Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure
Cyber attacks against critical infrastructure are a growing threat to our collective security. In recent years, we have seen a sharp increase in the number and sophistication of these attacks, which have the potential to disrupt essential services, such as energy, water and transportation, and cause widespread harm.
In the past year alone, we have seen two major ransomware attacks that have affected critical infrastructure in the United States. In May 2021, Colonial Pipeline, which operates the largest refined products pipeline in the US, was forced to shut down its operations after being hit by a ransomware attack. This attack caused widespread fuel shortages and price increases across the eastern United States.
In October 2021, JBS Foods, one of the world’s largest meat producers, was also hit by a ransomware attack. This attack disrupted the company’s operations in the US, Canada and Australia, and led to a spike in beef prices.
These are just two examples of the growing threat that cyber attacks pose to critical infrastructure. These attacks can have a devastating impact on our economies, our national security and our way of life.
That is why the UK is committed to working with our international partners to dismantle the cyber criminal ecosystem. We need to make it harder for cyber criminals to operate, and we need to hold them accountable for their actions.
To do this, we need to take a number of steps. First, we need to improve our understanding of the cyber threat landscape. We need to know who the cyber criminals are, what their capabilities are, and how they operate.
Second, we need to build up our defenses against cyber attacks. We need to ensure that our critical infrastructure is resilient to attack, and we need to have the capability to respond quickly and effectively to any attacks that do occur.
Third, we need to work with our international partners to disrupt the cyber criminal ecosystem. We need to share intelligence, coordinate our efforts, and take action to disrupt the activities of cyber criminals.
Finally, we need to hold cyber criminals accountable for their actions. We need to investigate these attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The UK is committed to working with our international partners to take these steps and dismantle the cyber criminal ecosystem. We will not tolerate these attacks on our critical infrastructure, and we will work tirelessly to protect our citizens and our way of life.
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