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Event round-up: Cyber Security Standards in the NHS
Event round-up
09 Jun 2025
Event round-up: Cyber Security Standards in the NHS
This roundtable was convened to facilitate a conversation between techUK members, and Phil Huggins, Director of Cyber Policy and Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Health and Social Care on the growing cyber risks facing the NHS supply chain.
The session aimed to support the recently launched Voluntary Cyber Security Charter, identify practical actions that industry can take, and gather input that will inform future policy, regulatory frameworks, and contractual expectations.
Overview from DHSC and the Joint Cyber Unit
The NHS Joint Cyber Unit recently launched a voluntary Cyber Security Charter. Alongside this initiative, DHSC will be engaging with regulators, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and NHS Trusts to ensure a sector-wide uplift in standards. There are plans to update commercial contracts and introduce regulatory changes via the Data Use and Access Bill and Cyber Resilience Bill, both of which are expected to take effect in about two years. It was stressed that the system must be prepared for implementation when these timelines arrive.
The intention is to co-create the required standards with industry and to offer education and support to help suppliers become security champions. Importantly, this is not just a partnership for large vendors; the goal is to engage a broad ecosystem of suppliers to foster transformative leadership in cyber resilience.
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Robert Walker
Head of Health & Social Care, techUK
Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.
Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.
Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!
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Viola Pastorino
Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK
Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.
She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024.
She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London. Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.
She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.
Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.
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Rachel Kennedy
Programme Manager Health and Social Care, techUK
Rachel joined techUK in December 2024, as a Programme Manager in the Health and Social Care team.
Prior to this, Rachel worked at a specialist health and social care public affairs agency, working with a range of organisations and trade bodies across the medical technology, pharmaceutical, digital health and social care sectors. As well as this, Rachel was part of the Secretariat for a number of health and care related All-Party Parliamentary Groups.
Rachel has a Masters in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Leeds, as well as a first-class honours in Politics BA from Newcastle University.
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Tracy Modha
Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe! Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy! Email: [email protected] Phone: 02073312000 Website: https://www.techuk.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83
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Francesca Richiusa
Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK's Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.
Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey-an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse. Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions. Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.techuk.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-richiusa/
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