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All digital services and technical infrastructure must be built to comply with the Government Cyber Security Standard
National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) is the UK’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security, working to make the UK less vulnerable and more resilient to national security threats. NPSA works with The Security Service and the Government...
Resources to help local authorities secure their connected places ("smart cities") against cyber threats. This is the updated beta release.
Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
This page contains an overview of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act and supporting documents.
Advice on how to stay secure online from the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Guidelines for civil panel counsel, revised to include the new government security classifications.
The National Cyber Security Strategy 2016 to 2021 sets out the government's plan to make Britain secure and resilient in cyberspace.
Guidance to help businesses and organisations improve online security and protect against cyber threats.
The standards, best practice guidelines and approaches that are required to protect UK government assets.
Check SIA licences for security staff such as door supervisors, security guards, CCTV operators and close protection operatives.
What to do if you're having problems proving your identity with GOV.UK One Login using security questions.
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.
Management information and statistics on cyber security programmes run by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
The Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, yesterday announced his intention to launch a consultation on measures to protect UK universities from national security threats posed by foreign states.
Guidance on the government’s personnel security and national security vetting policies and how the processes work.
UKDSE's security brochures set out how UK companies can help to solve security problems for customers around the world.
We helped the UK defence and security industries to export.
The National Security Act introduces new measures to modernise counter-espionage laws and address the evolving state threat to national security.
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