To receive a presentation from the Chief Digital Officer.

The Chief Digital Officer was in attendance to deliver to Members a presentation which focussed on key current aspects of the Council’s cyber security. It covered the cyber security environment, risks and threats and their consequences, key principles of security, risk mitigation measures, sources of advice and assistance, and the work being undertaken in response to audits of cyber security.

In discussion, Members reviewed and raised questions regarding a number of the key current issues highlighted during the course of the presentation. These were noted by the officers, and Members were advised that a further update would be made to the Committee in due course.

RESOLVED – That the content of the presentation, and issues raised by Members, be noted.