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From today, regulations enforcing consumer protections against hacking and cyber-attacks will take effect, mandating that internet-connected smart devices meet minimum-security standards by law.
The UK’s consumer connectable product security regime came into effect on 29 April 2024. Businesses in the supply chains of these products now need to be compliant with the legislation.
The government is working to protect UK citizens and businesses from the threats posed by poorly secured consumer connectable products (also known as 'IoT' or 'smart' devices.)
How to prepare for implementation and compliance of the Safety Features Regulation.
New scanners detect prohibited items with greater accuracy, which will make air travel safer and easier for UK passengers.
This page brings together the various codes of practice for cyber security. It explains who they are aimed at and how they link together.
Defending your data and information systems.
How organisations can renew or get a PSN connection compliance certificate so they can connect to the PSN.
Apply the government secure email policy.
All digital services and technical infrastructure must be built to comply with the Government Cyber Security Standard
Guidelines for civil panel counsel, revised to include the new government security classifications.
A buyer's guide for mobile devices, which outlines 7 areas that consumers should check for when choosing or using their mobile device.
The National Security Secretariat provides coordination on security and intelligence issues of strategic importance across government. Separately, the Joint Intelligence Organisation produces independent all-source assessments on issues of national security and foreign policy importance. By supporting the work of the...
A collection of documents relating to the government's policy on app security and privacy.
How shipping companies are affected by the current rules.
Guidance on working securely with or for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Practical steps to manage the risk of online harms if your online platform makes users’ account details and activity visible to others.
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