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In this Local Digital newsletter, share your insights on cyber security, and provide feedback on a proposed Cyber Governance Code of Practice
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20 February 2024
Welcome back to the Local Digital newsletter! In this issue, you can hear about how we’re adapting our support for the sector, share your insights on cyber security and modelling, and sign up for upcoming events.
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An update on Local Digital's support for the sector moving forward
We’re excited to share how we’re adapting our approach to support the sector. We’ll be taking a more strategic role as a ‘steward’ to bring councils together to deliver modern digital services.
This has been informed by your feedback at events and Roundtables, our ongoing evaluation study, analysis of our Local Digital processes, and the evolving cyber threat to local government.
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Share your insights on cyber security and modelling
We're currently evaluating the impact of Local Digital's Cyber Support workstream on councils' cyber security (see the DLUHC Digital blog for a snapshot of initial findings). Our economist, Theo, is collaborating with cyber security consultants from Daintta to assess how it has influenced the risk and impact of cyber attacks on councils.
We're developing a model to compare risk and impact metrics before and after cyber support to evaluate its effectiveness. Additionally, by monetising the impact, we'll assess the programme's value to its cost.
We're engaging with stakeholders to refine our model and improve its accuracy over the coming months. If you have insights or experiences to share in relation to modelling and cyber security, please contact Theo at Theo.French@levellingup.gov.uk.
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Access the Future Councils playbook
We've launched a playbook of tools to help you understand complex problems and their impact within your organisation. You can now download the tools and start using them to help you on your own transformation journey.
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The LGA are holding a series of online masterclasses for councillors, split into two themes: “Becoming a digital council” and “Building a digital place”. These will take place in February and March.
Sign up for the digitalisation masterclasses
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DSIT call for views on a Cyber Governance Code of Practice
As part of the £2.6bn National Cyber Strategy, The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched a call for views on a proposed Cyber Governance Code of Practice.
The code focuses on the most critical areas that leaders must engage with, making it easier for directors, non-executive directors, and senior leaders to understand what actions are required to manage their cyber security risk.
DSIT is asking for feedback before 19 March. For further information, you can contact cybergovernance@dsit.gov.uk.
Share your views on the proposed Code of Practice
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27 February, 11am to 12pm. Online
TechUK: How local authorities can achieve millions in efficiency savings from location data
Hear how Nottingham City Council has achieved efficiency savings and a return on investment through the use of location data. This session is free to attend for the public sector.
Register for TechUK's efficiency for local authorities webinar
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6, 7 and 8 March, 11am to 12:30pm. Online
UKAuthority Powering Digital Public Services
Join UKAuthority's Powering Digital Public Services 2024 for three 90-minute sessions. Sector leaders and industry experts will showcase what can be achieved and take part in discussions regarding the digital public services of tomorrow.
You can hear from Katy Armstrong, Deputy Director for Digital Services at DLUHC, as she speaks about how Local Digital will continue to support the sector to innovate.
Sign up for the UKAuthority event
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7 March, 10am to 11:30am
DSIT and LGA - The role of road works in digital connectivity
This webinar will discuss the benefits of digital connectivity, provide useful information for supporting the rollout of digital infrastructure and provide an opportunity to answer questions. Each webinar will focus on a different theme or topic related to digital connectivity and will feature industry experts.
Register for the LGA Digital Connectivity webinar
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11 to 15 March
Public Sector Innovation Week
The week is full of great free talks covering all aspects of Innovating in the Public Sector from 11 to 15 March. There are over 100 webinars and online talks to watch and take part in, for free, from the comfort of your desk. Hear about the latest tech innovations like AI, case studies from your peers, and best practice from across the UK.
View the schedule and reserve your spot
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