UK Government May Force MSPs to Follow Security Standards The UK government is considering forcing managed service providers (MSPs) to follow updated security standards. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is asking for views on these measures and more to boost the cyber-resilience of the UK’s critical supply chains. The DCMS revealed it is considering making it a requirement for MSPs to meet the current Cyber Assessment Framework, which comprises 14 security principles. These include having policies to protect devices and prevent unauthorized access, keeping secure and accessible backups of data, and training staff and pursuing a positive cybersecurity culture.