Cybersecurity must be improved across the UK nuclear industry with a clearer strategy and leadership required to improve standards, the annual report from the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) said.

The report from the ONR’s chief nuclear inspector, Mike Finnerty, highlighted progress made towards cybersecurity in the industry, but also made several recommendations for improvements.

“Overall, cybersecurity leadership and governance across industry remains below the level expected,” the report said.

“Therefore, we are working with dutyholders to identify priority areas for improvement within proportionate timeframes.”