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NCSP Secure By Design

This guideline provides guidance on the principles and application of the System Development Standard (Secure By Design) methodology.

Published 08/02/2024
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: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP Physical asset Management standard v1.0

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: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP 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: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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NCSP Cryptography Standard v2.1

This standard sets out the Cryptographic Algorithms to be used within policing. A list of algorithms are provided initially followed by applications and the associated cryptography required for each application. Finally the standard provides some commentary on the emerging cryptography for post quantum computing and lightweight computing.
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 01/07/2024
Authoring body: Police Digital Service (PDS)
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