Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey: Wave 1, 2021

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P><br><p>The <span style="font-style: italic;">Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey</span> (CSLS) aims to better understand cyber security policies and processes within medium and large businesses and high-income charities. It explores cyber security policies and processes over time and the likelihood and impact of a cyber incident.<br><br><span style="font-style: italic;">Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey: Wave 1, 2021</span> is the first research year of a three-year study. The main objective of this dataset is to establish a baseline of findings. This research is part of the government's £2.6 billion National Cyber Strategy 2022 to protect and promote the UK in cyber space. It also informs the government's work to improve the cyber resilience of organisations across the UK economy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>Further information and additional publications can be found on the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/cyber-security-longitudinal-survey" target="_blank">GOV.UK Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey</a> webpage.<br></p><br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><br><p>The questionnaire covered the following topic areas:</p><ul><li>cyber profile of organisations</li><li>board involvement in cyber security</li><li>current cyber security policies and processes and any improvements made over the last 12 months</li><li>cyber incident management</li><li>supplier risks</li><li>influencers of changes in policies and processes</li><li>use and forms of cyber insurance</li><li>sources of information organisations are aware of / use on cyber security</li><li>prevalence and impact of incidents</li></ul>