International Cyber Regulatory Alignment with Irfan Hemani

In the latest Distilling Cyber Policy podcast, Alex Botting and Jen Ellis from the Center for Cybersecurity Policy & Law are joined by Irfan Hamani, Deputy Director for UK Cybersecurity and Resilience Policy at the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).As cyber regulations continue to evolve around the world, organizations increasingly face the challenge of navigating a fragmented regulatory landscape. Irfan discusses the importance of international cyber regulatory alignment, the benefits of developing common cybersecurity standards and terminology, and the role collaboration plays in strengthening global cyber resilience. The conversation explores how governments, industry, and international organizations can work together to address emerging cyber risks. Irfan also shares insights into the UK's approach to cyber resilience, including cyber insurance, legal frameworks, and industry engagement, while highlighting the value of international forums such as Wilton Park and the OECD in fostering cooperation and advancing cybersecurity policy.News: U.S. Government Imposes Export Controls on Anthropic’s Fable 5, Citing National Security ConcernsAustralia’s Horizon 2 Action PlanNew Plans to Sharing, Taking, or Viewing Nude ImagesUK Kings Honours List NominationInterview:NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkUK Cyber Security and Resilience BillOECD Cybersecurity InitiativesETSI 303 645 - Cybersecurity Standard on Consumer IoT Devices