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Cryptography Standard v 1.0

Cryptography Standard v 1.0

Cryptography Standard v 1.0

Status: Consensus Click here to provide feedback on this standard
Published: 25/05/2023
Security level: Official
Amended / Internally developed: No
Live on platform: 30/06/23
Retired on platform:
Target Audience: Technical / General
Authoring body: The Police Digital Service (PDS)
Grading:
Standards
Abstract

The purpose of this standard is to establish a set of cryptographic algorithms and protocols for use in specific applications for the transmission and storage of Police Data up to the classification of OFFICIAL. The requirements are the minimum acceptable levels of encryption and are aligned to the NIST and NCSC frameworks and are applicable to cloud environment, on premises environments and the data networks that interconnect them.

Category: Security