Beyond the Breach: Understanding the JLR Cyber-Attack & UK's Cyber-Security Battle

The recent cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover severely disrupted production, impacting 34,000 UK employees and its extensive global supply chain. The UK Government, via the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is actively supporting JLR and engaging daily with the company. This incident highlights a growing national challenge, with 40% of UK companies reporting cyber-attacks last year. The government is implementing new legislation like the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 and plans a Cyber-security and Resilience Bill to raise standards across critical services. Businesses are urged to use free NCSC tools and schemes like Cyber Essentials to bolster their defences against increasingly sophisticated threats.

Key Takeaways

• JLR's Significant Impact: The cyber-attack halted Jaguar Land Rover's production, affecting its plants in Halewood and Solihull, as well as global facilities and thousands of jobs across its supply chain.
• Government Support: The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been actively involved in supporting JLR since the incident occurred, and the government is engaging daily with the company and its CEO.
• Broader Threat Landscape: Cyber-attacks are a major national security and economic threat, with 40% of UK companies reporting an attack last year. The UK faces increasingly hostile activity from criminals and state actors.
• Government Initiatives: Current measures include the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 and codes of practice for software and AI cyber-security. A new Cyber-security and Resilience Bill is planned to raise standards in critical services.
• Tools for Businesses: The government offers various tools and advice, such as the Cyber Essentials scheme (reducing cyber insurance claims by 92%), cyber governance code of practice, and free NCSC resources like "Check Your Cyber Security" tools and an early warning system.

Source:  Jaguar Land Rover Cyber-attack
Volume 772: debated on Tuesday 9 September 2025

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