Cyber Security Policy Framework

About the consultation

​​The proposed Cyber Security Policy Framework​ builds upon the work of Jersey's first Cyber Security Strategy, which raised awareness of the Island's vulnerabilities and the need for collective action.

Central to delivery of the first strategy was: 

• the creation of a technical centre of cyber security excellence
• to support businesses and Islanders
• to share intelligence
• to defend the Island against cyber threats

The Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC) is now operational and the Cyber Security (Jersey) Law 2025 will formalise its role in co-ordinating cybersecurity intelligence and promoting good cybersecurity practice for the Island, while placing duties on Operators of Essential Services to improve the Island's cyber resilience.

Jersey's Strategy for Sustainable Economic Development promotes an ambition to become a high-performing, sustainable and technologically advanced economy by 2040. This is dependent on establishing a nd maintaining a secure and trusted digital ecosystem.

With financial services currently contributing 60% of Jersey's economic activity, the Island is a more attractive target for cyber attacks than jurisdictions with a less financially sophisticated profile. Along with threatening Islanders' wellbeing, a major cyber attack could cause severe reputational and financial damage and serious harm to our economy.  As emphasised in the Government's Digital Economy Framework, digital growth must be underpinned by confidence in cyber security.

Just as technology and behaviours in this area are evolving and digital services expand, so do public expectations for safety and data protection. Government policy must, therefore, anticipate future challenges and cyber threats, while helping to set expectations and raise standards.

Government's commitment to securing trust in Jersey's digital infrastructure is reflected in this proposed Cyber Security Policy Framework. 

Draft Cyber Security Policy Framework

Responses to the consultation will help shape the final policy framework ahead of publication.

Public meeting dates

An open public drop-in session will be held on Wednesday 30 July, 12pm to 1pm at Boardroom, St Paul's Centre, Dumaresq Street, St Helier JE2 3RL

How to submit comments to the consultation

​You can submit your response:

• by completing the Cyber Policy Framework Consultation Feedback
• by email, to economy@gov.je with the subject heading Cyber Policy Framework Consultation
  
• by post, to: FAO Digital Economy Team, Department for the Economy, Government of Jersey, Union Street, St Helier, JE2 3DN