HC Deb 03 March 2004 vol 418 c985W
Mr. Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures her Department have taken to ensure that Government Departments are adequately protected from internet hackers and fraudsters. [157806]

Mr. Alexander

I have been asked to reply.

The Cabinet Office provides all Government Departments with comprehensive guidance on information security which is regularly updated as required. This includes advice on how to protect against internet hackers and fraudsters. Departments also subscribe to UNIRAS, the Government's incident reporting and alert scheme, which provides immediate warnings and advice on how to protect against the latest threats.