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Physical & Environmental Security Management Standard

This Standard sets out the Physical and Environmental Security measures and considerations to be used within policing. This standard will outline key guidance and advice that should be acknowledged and referred to, and where practicably possible, implemented to safeguard Policing locations including the assets within them.

Published 01/03/2024
Authoring body: PDS
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Cyber System Management Standard v1.0

This standard defines the requirements which, when applied, will assist with the secure management of systems and networks.
This standard adheres to the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework and is a suitable reference for community members, notably those who build and implement IT systems on behalf of national policing.
This standard adheres to the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework and is a suitable reference for community members, notably those who build and implement IT systems on behalf of national policing.

Published 01/01/2024
Authoring body: PDS
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Application Management Standard v1.0

This Standard is intended to guide the reader through the process of securely managing business applications both internally developed and externally sourced, regardless of whether locally installed or cloud based. Centred around stocktaking, documenting and actively managing those applications, this standard should enable the visibility of all business utilised applications, ensuring all are appropriately assessed for risk, appropriately licensed and managed in such a way as to not introduce cyber security risk going forward.

Published 01/11/2023
Authoring body: PDS
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Business Continuity v1.0

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements regarding business continuity. It aims to provide PDS (Police Digital Service) and policing with clear direction to implement a business continuity strategy, enabling operations and services to endure adverse events.

Published 01/11/2023
Authoring body: PDS
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Vulnerability Management v1.0

This standard supports the policy set out in the National Community Security Policy, providing requirements for those designing, building and running IT services and managing vulnerabilities within PDS & policing systems.

Published 01/11/2023
Authoring body: PDS
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Information Management v1.0

This Standard defines the requirements to implement Information Management as mandated in the National Community Security Policy. It encompasses the management of policing information within the OFFICAL tier of the Government Security Classification model.

Published 01/12/2023
Authoring body: PDS
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Cyber Threat and Incident Management v1.0

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements regarding cyber threat and incident processes and actions. It aims to provide PDS (Police Digital Service) and policing with clear direction to manage threat, vulnerabilities and incidents associated with cyber-attacks and cyber incidents.

Published 01/12/2023
Authoring body: PDS
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Covenant for Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Policing

The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within policing is unsurprising. The speed and accuracy that AI can bring to police processes make it an attractive way to deliver an effective and efficient service. However, the application of AI can be contentious[i]. Transparency and fairness must be at the heart of what we implement, to ensure a proportionate and responsible use that builds public confidence.

This Covenant outlines a set of principles that forces have agreed will define how it uses AI in its business. They were endorsed by all members of the National Police Chiefs’ Council on 28 September 2023. The endorsement means that all developers and users of AI within policing must give due regard to the Covenant’s principles. Whilst the implementation of these principles across policing will be an ongoing and evolving area of work, publication of our principles ensure we are acting with transparency from the outset.

Published 01/09/2023
Authoring body: NPCC
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Physical asset Management standard

The standard aims to ensure that physical assets are acquired securely, configured properly, maintained regularly, and disposed of safely and securely, while ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information they handle. By adopting this standard, organisations can ensure that they are protecting their assets against potential threats, mitigating risks, and complying with regulatory requirements.

Published 01/02/2024
Authoring body: PDS
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Cyber Technical Security Management Standard v1.0

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements regarding technical security management. It describes the requirements to enable members of the community of trust to build and operate an effective technical security infrastructure, applying security architecture principles and integrating technical security solutions, such as malware protection, intrusion detection and cryptography.

Published 01/01/2024
Authoring body: PDS
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