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National Policing will maintain public trust by securing our data and by applying a consistent, proportional approach to technology risk across policing. The Community Security Policy (CSP) is an integral part of the Community Security Policy Framework and combined with Community Security Principles and the supporting standards, control objectives and other supporting documentation will help policing maintain public trust in its management of information assets. This Policy should be read in conjunction with the National Policing Community Security Policy (CSP) Framework, and Community Security Principles with which this policy is aligned. The audience, scope, objectives, governance and exception process for this policy are defined by the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework, which can be found in Knowledge Hub. For clarity this policy has been approved by the Police Information Assurance Board (PIAB) and applies to all members of the ‘Community of Trust’ as defined by the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework, and any suppliers and partners that have access to, store and/or process Police information, to provide services to Policing. This policy has taken into consideration and is aligned with industry best practice, which includes ISO/IEC 27002:2022, CIS Controls v8 (Center for Information Security), NIST Cyber Security Framework, CSA Cloud Controls Matrix v4 (Cloud Security Alliance) and NCSC 10 Steps to Cyber Security.

Principles are general rules and guidelines, intended to be enduring and seldom amended, that inform and support and prioritise the way in which National Policing decides which ideas, initiatives and/or opportunities are to be progressed (and warrant investment) and those that are not. These principles are a fundamental part of the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework and provide a foundation upon which a more consistent and structured approach to the design, development, and implementation of information security capabilities can be assembled. The primary focus of these principles is to provide the starting point for, setting the policy, standards and control objectives, which support the Community Security Policy Framework. The audience, scope, objectives, and governance for these principles are defined by the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework, which can be found on Knowledge Hub. For clarity these principles are approved by the Police Information Assurance Board (PIAB) and apply to all members of the ‘Community of Trust’ as defined by the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework, and any suppliers and partners that have access to, store and/or process Police information, to provide services to Policing.

Principles are general rules and guidelines, intended to be enduring and seldom amended, that inform and support and prioritise the way in which National Policing decides which ideas, initiatives and/or opportunities are to be progressed (and warrant investment) and those that are not. These principles are a fundamental part of the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework and provide a foundation upon which a more consistent and structured approach to the design, development, and implementation of information security capabilities can be assembled. The primary focus of these principles is to provide the starting point for, setting the policy, standards and control objectives, which support the Community Security Policy Framework. The audience, scope, objectives, and governance for these principles are defined by the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework, which can be found on Knowledge Hub. For clarity these principles are approved by the Police Information Assurance Board (PIAB) and apply to all members of the ‘Community of Trust’ as defined by the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework, and any suppliers and partners that have access to, store and/or process Police information, to provide services to Policing.

This framework defines the holistic approach to information and technology risks by aligning to Government Security standards, guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and industry best practice. The National Policing Community Security Policy Framework supports a proportionate baseline standard of cyber security for National Policing to deliver its operational and strategic objectives. As the cyber threat landscape facing the UK Police forces continues to evolve, so must the means by which forces maintain their security posture. The purpose of the National Policing Community Security Policy Framework is to provide the structure for information security for National Policing, suppliers, and partners to carry out their services securely.

This guidance describes best practice cyber risk management controls for using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) 
for the purpose of automating manual administrative overheads for National Policing Forces and 
applications. This document only provides guidelines to automating manual processes and is not intended for machine 
learning (ML) or artificial intelligence (AI) derived solutions. Please refer to separate guidelines and standards 
for Digital Process Automation (DPA), AI and ML related activities.

This guidance provides an overview of approaches to deploy TikTok safely

The National Policing Information Security Risk Management Framework provides the foundations of risk management across policing in line with the Police Cyber Assurance Framework (PCAF). 

This template must be completed in conjunction with the National Security Risk Management Framework and Guidance.

The Risk Decision Document should be a single document that outlines any national risk, and the recommended measures for mitigating it. The template is organised into sections, each containing specific guidance points on content to be included.

The National Policing Information Security Risk Management Framework provides the foundations of risk management across policing in line with the Police Cyber Assurance Framework (PCAF). This guidance supports the risk management framework by detailing the actions required to firstly assess a risk, and then to manage it via the national risk register. This guide must be read in conjunction with the National Security Risk Management Framework.

This framework is to ensure that all security risks are identified, assessed, and managed in accordance with best practice in order to facilitate improved governance. It is mandatory for all information systems that hold Police information or which deliver an operational service to policing to undergo a risk assessment, as stipulated in the National Policing Community Security Policy. The Security Risk Management Framework mutually supports the Police Cyber Assurance Framework (PCAF). The framework supports the requirements of the National Community Security Policy (NCSP.)

This standard defines the requirements which, when applied, will define identity and access management 
standards to national policing IT systems. Areas considered include account management, access control 
mechanism, privilege access, account provisioning, account review, access suspension and termination, 
guest accounts, third party access and audit requirements. 
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 also relates to other PDS standards such as passwords, system access, PAM, vetting, which 
the audience should also consider

This guidance provides policing and law enforcement organisations with relevant information regarding risks associated with deploying Bluetooth technology within the workplace, and to enhance the risk-based decisions required in the use of such technology. This guidance 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.

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.

This Standard is to ensure that all third party suppliers are examined to fully understand their overall security posture and how that may impact upon Policing, ensure they fully understand the responsibilities they have in looking after policing data, that elements such as the importance of vetting and the cyber security of their systems is understood and they are aware of the requirements when handling and communicating that data.

This guidance describes best practice risk management controls for accessing Policing ICT resources whilst abroad. It also describes the circumstances when forces can make a local decision or when referral to NSIRO is required when use abroad is required.

This standard defines the requirements which, when applied, will prevent unauthorised access to national policing IT systems. Areas considered include account management, access control mechanisms e.g. biometrics and customer access.

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 also relates to other PDS standards passwords and IAM, which the audience should also consider.