Guidance and regulation

These short videos address common concerns and preconceptions which applicants may have about national security vetting.

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 7 October 2022

Hints and tips to help you avoid the most common errors on a security questionnaire.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 23 March 2018

A searchable index of businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 19 April 2024

United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.

• From: United Kingdom Security Vetting
• Updated: 12 February 2020

Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) is a joint Ministry of Defence (MOD) and industry initiative to improve the protection of the defence supply chain from the cyber threat.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 23 November 2023

The MGS (MOD Guard Service) plays a vital role supporting MOD security.

• From: Defence Infrastructure Organisation and 1 others
• Updated: 24 June 2020

If you hold certain information, you should contact OFSI as soon as practicable.

• From: HM Treasury and 1 others
• Updated: 9 January 2024

Contact details for local resilience forums in the UK, and information about what they do.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Updated: 19 April 2024

Guidance on Defence and Security Accelerator terms and conditions for funding, contracts and intellectual property rights.

• From: Defence and Security Accelerator
• Updated: 11 January 2024

We are seeking proposals that identify and develop new technologies that can be used to detect a range of toxic gases in public areas

• From: Defence and Security Accelerator
• Updated: 4 March 2024

This defence standard specifies the measures that defence suppliers are required to achieve at each of the 5 levels of cyber risk that a contract can be assessed as carrying.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 1 July 2021

Guidance on the government’s personnel security and national security vetting policies and how the processes work.

• From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
• Updated: 31 October 2022

User guide for sponsors who need to activate their NSVS Portal account.

• From: United Kingdom Security Vetting
• Updated: 21 December 2022

Guidance on part 1 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, its associated regulations and non-statutory arrangements.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Updated: 1 January 2006

DEFCON 658 cyber applies to all suppliers down the supply chain (edition October 2017).

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 13 December 2022

The firearms security handbook provides guidance on storing and transporting firearms.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 20 January 2021

Any person or organisation involved in a transaction with those subject to financial sanctions will first need a licence from OFSI.

• From: HM Treasury and 1 others
• Updated: 16 December 2022

Defence resettlement policy for UK armed forces personnel.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 9 June 2023

United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.

• From: United Kingdom Security Vetting
• Updated: 17 August 2021

Suggestions of best practice and good ideas for your Armed Forces Covenant.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Updated: 5 January 2024