CyberHub launches for UK firms as bill tightens rules

Hubtel IT and Konsileo Commercial Insurance have launched a joint cybersecurity and cyber insurance package for UK businesses as companies prepare for tighter obligations under pending legislation.

Branded CyberHub, the package is aimed at organisations across all sectors and combines cyber protection services with insurance cover. It is intended to address concerns around both prevention and financial recovery after cyber incidents.

The launch comes amid heightened attention on cyber risk in the UK, after a string of attacks on major businesses exposed the operational and financial disruption such incidents can cause. The proposed Cyber Security & Resilience Bill is also moving through Parliament and is expected to widen the range of organisations subject to cybersecurity and risk management rules.

Under the planned regime, more entities would fall within regulation, including managed service providers, data centres and critical infrastructure operators. Organisations classed as critical infrastructure would have to notify authorities within 24 hours of a reportable cyber incident, while regulators would gain broader fining powers for non-compliance.

West Midlands-based Hubtel IT and London-based Konsileo are positioning the new package as a way for firms to navigate those changes. It includes compliance controls mapped to the proposed bill's standards and to Cyber Essentials Plus, the higher level of certification within the Cyber Essentials framework.

CyberHub also includes automated breach detection and regulatory notification tools designed to help businesses meet reporting deadlines. Other features include disaster recovery services, vulnerability monitoring, phishing simulations for staff, annual compliance audits and board-level reporting dashboards.

Insurance is built into the package, allowing cover to be activated when an incident occurs. It also includes incident response support covering containment, recovery and regulatory liaison.

Legislative backdrop

The proposed Cyber Security & Resilience Bill was introduced to Parliament in late 2025 and would expand the UK's 2018 Network and Information Systems Regulations. Its progress has prompted businesses to examine how their internal controls, supplier relationships and reporting processes may need to change.

One issue for companies has been uncertainty over the extent of insurance cover after a cyberattack. That question has become more pressing as businesses adopt artificial intelligence tools more widely in day-to-day operations, adding another layer of risk management for boards and insurers.

Recent attacks on well-known retailers and manufacturers have added to that pressure. Hubtel IT and Konsileo cited Jaguar Land Rover, Harrods, Marks & Spencer and Co-op as examples of the disruption cyber incidents can inflict.

Chris Cotterill, Client Direct at Konsileo Commercial Insurance, said: "Recent high-profile cyber-attacks highlight the real financial impact of cybercrime. Working with Hubtel IT, Konsileo helps organisations build resilience through underwritten policies that support recovery when incidents occur. With every industry introducing some form of AI, having a joined-up approach on risk mitigation and risk transfer is crucial."

The package has also drawn support from Rachel Taylor, the Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, whose constituency includes Hubtel IT. She linked the launch to the government's wider effort to tighten the UK's cyber resilience framework.

Neil Bayliss, CEO of Hubtel IT, said: "We've worked together with Konsileo on a suite of measures tailored to protect organisations in all sectors over and above the standards set out in the Cyber Security & Resilience Bill. As well as compliance with the new bill when it becomes law, our CyberHub package gives firms peace of mind that they are well protected, mitigating the risk from cyberattacks and providing cover should cyber criminals breach their defences."

Political response

Taylor said the bill was intended to strengthen national preparedness against criminal and state-linked cyber threats. She added that smaller and mid-sized businesses would need practical support as the new requirements take shape.

Rachel Taylor, MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, said: "The Cyber Security & Resilience Bill is vital for ensuring our country is better prepared for the cybersecurity threats we face from organised fraudsters and hostile states. It's great to see businesses like Hubtel IT, based in North Warwickshire, helping businesses comply with the new requirements so they can boost their defences against cyberattacks. This is a great example of the strides we can make when government policy and business work in tandem to support businesses and grow the economy."

The proposed rules would raise the stakes for affected organisations by introducing tighter notification deadlines and exposing non-compliant entities to larger penalties. Hubtel IT and Konsileo said CyberHub includes notification support intended to help companies avoid fines that can reach £100,000 a day.

For businesses weighing how to respond, the launch reflects a broader shift in the UK cyber market towards packages that combine technical controls, governance reporting and financial protection in a single contract. It also underlines how insurers, brokers and IT providers are trying to define their roles more clearly as cyber regulation expands.

The package includes annual compliance audits, board-level governance reporting and rapid incident response covering containment, recovery and regulatory liaison.