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Electronic Communications Management Standard
This standard supports the policy set out in the National Community Security Policy, providing requirements for those designing, building and running electronic communications services within national policing systems. This standard details a minimum set of security requirements and controls that must be met to ensure security of electronic communications services. Consideration is given to the following areas of configuration, email systems, collaboration platforms and voice communications platforms.
NCSP People Security Management Standard
This standard is intended to guide the reader through the process of securely managing personnel and embedding security at all stages of the employee lifecycle.
Privileged Access Management Standard
This standard defines the requirements and best practice for privileged access management which should be adopted to manage elevated access consistently and securely across national policing IT systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cyber Network Security Standard v1.0
This standard supports the policy set out in the National Community Security Policy, providing requirements for those designing, building and running network services within PDS & policing systems. This standard details a minimum set of security requirements and controls that must be met to ensure security and segregation of network services. Consideration is given to the following areas network device configuration, physical network management, wireless access, external network connections, firewalls and remote maintenance.
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.
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.
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.