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Written question asked by Matt Rodda (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 2024. It was answered by Alan Mak (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Department for Business and Trade: ICT

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the guidance by the Central Digital and Data Office entitled Guidance on the Legacy IT Risk Assessment Framework, published on 29 September 2023, how many red-rated IT systems are used by her Department; and how many red-rated IT systems have been identified since 4 December 2023.

Answer

The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), in the Cabinet Office, has established a programme to support departments managing legacy IT. CDDO has agreed a framework to identify ‘red-rated’ systems, indicating high levels of risk surrounding certain assets within the IT estate. Departments have committed to have remediation plans in place for these systems by next year (2025).

It is not appropriate to release sensitive information held about specific red-rated systems or more detailed plans for remediation within the Department for Business and Trade’s IT estate, as this information could indicate which systems are at risk, and may highlight potential security vulnerabilities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25018
Session
2023-24
Subjects
ICT Department for Business and Trade
Link
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