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Vetting Requirements for policing

This guidance describes the vetting requirements for access to Policing assets including premises, information, and information systems. This document should be read in conjunction with the Statutory Vetting Code of Practice and Authorised Professional Practice on Vetting.

Published 01/10/2023
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP Security Management standard v1.1

This standard describes the requirements to implement and maintain an effective cyber security management system as required by the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework.
Implementation of this standard will help members to ensure that adequate management controls and oversight is in place to mature their cyber resilience

Published 02/09/2024
Authoring body: Police Digital Service
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Security Management Standard v1.0

This standard describes the requirements to implement and maintain an effective cyber security management system as required by the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework.
Implementation of this standard will help members to ensure that adequate management controls and oversight is in place to mature their cyber resilience.

Published 01/10/2023
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP Security Governance standard v1.1

This Standard defines the requirements to implement Security Governance as mandated in the National Community Security Policy

Published 02/09/2024
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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Security Governance Standard V1.0

This Standard defines the requirements to implement Security Governance as mandated in the National Community Security Policy.

Published 01/10/2023
Authoring body: Police Digital Service
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NCSP Safe Deployment of High Risk Applications Guideline v1.1

This guideline outlines approaches to follow for any use of high risk applications to reduce risk.

Published 01/08/2024
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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Tik Tok Standard

This standard provides direction on the use of TikTok across policing, in accordance with the latest guidance provided by the Cabinet Office.

Published 01/08/2023
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP Information Security Assurance standard v1.1

This standard defines the requirements to implement Information Security Assurance as mandated in the National Community Security Policy.
This document describes the requirements to help implement a consistent and structured information security assurance programme, supported by comprehensive security testing (using a range of attack types), penetration tests, and regular security and risk compliance monitoring.

Published 02/09/2024
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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Information Assurance Standard V1.0

This Standard defines the requirements to implement Information Assurance as mandated in the National Community Security Policy.
This document describes the requirements to help implement a consistent and structured information security assurance programme, supported by comprehensive security testing (using a range of attack types), penetration tests, and regular security and risk compliance monitoring.

Published 01/10/2023
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP Cyber Business Continuity standard v1.2

This standard specifies the minimum requirements regarding cyber business continuity, (Crisis Management & Disaster Recovery). It aims to provide policing with clear direction to implement a cyber business continuity strategy, enabling operations and services to endure adverse events.

Published 02/09/2024
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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