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Critical Security Controls. The 20 controls (and sub-controls) focus on various technical measures and activities, with the primary goal of helping organisations prioritise their efforts to defend against the current most common and damaging computer and network attacks.

Critical Security Controls

Outside of the technical realm, a comprehensive security program should also take into account many other areas of security, including overall policy, organisational structure, personnel issues and physical security. To help maintain focus, the 20 controls do not deal with these important but non-technical aspects of information security. The 20 controls and supporting advice are dynamic in order that they recognise changing technology and methods of attack. All 20 controls, together with a brief description, are given on this site. Please note that version 5.0 of the controls has now been published and can be found in the related document sections of this webpage. iDATA: Improving Defences Against Targeted Attack. Article Summary The corporate IT systems of UK organisations are targeted by adversaries seeking to steal information and/or disrupt business operations. iDATA is a CPNI programme of research to address cyber-attacks conducted by adversaries with significant resources and access to sophisticated tools and techniques.

iDATA: Improving Defences Against Targeted Attack

Such adversaries are capable of defeating most conventional cyber security measures. The Critical Controls and other established advice products place emphasis on preventing attackers from penetrating IT infrastructures. iDATA assumes that infrastructures are already compromised and considers the best approaches for impeding the progress of an attack, making attacks more expensive to conduct and frustrating the efforts of an intruder. A summary of the different projects within iDATA can be found here. Command and Control (C2) C2: Understanding, Denying and Detecting The C2 channel is an essential part of remotely conducted cyber-attacks. Network Reconnaissance Data Exfiltration. Cyber Essentials - OFFICIAL SITE. The Cyber Essentials scheme provides businesses small and large with clarity on good basic cyber security practice.

Cyber Essentials - OFFICIAL SITE

By focusing on basic cyber hygiene, your company will be better protected from the most common cyber threats. Cyber Essentials is for all organisations, of all sizes, and in all sectors - we encourage all to adopt the requirements as appropriate to their business. This is not limited to companies in the private sector, but is also applicable to universities, charities, and public sector organisations. Cyber Essentials is mandatory for central government contracts advertised after 1 October 2014 which involve handling personal information and providing certain ICT products and services. Find out more here. The Cyber Essentials scheme has been developed as part of the UK’s National Cyber Security Programme and in close consultation with industry.

The Cyber Essentials Badge allows your company to advertise the fact that it adheres to a government endorsed standard. PrevNext. Counter terrorism awareness operation launched. 09 June 2014 A major initiative designed to increase awareness of security and counter terrorism policing in London is being launched today, Monday 9 June, by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), City of London Police (CoLP) and British Transport Police (BTP).

Counter terrorism awareness operation launched

The initiative - known as Operation Griffin - involves co-ordinated activity focussed on reminding the public of the vital role they can play in helping to protect the capital. "Everyone has a role to play in keeping London safe from terrorism. " Activity will be taking place across all 32 boroughs between 9 June and 15 June 2014, with tactics including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) operations and high visibility patrols around crowded places such as shopping centres and transport hubs.

Thousands of staff from businesses across London will also be briefed as part of Project Griffin, explaining the ongoing threat from terrorism and what they can do to protect themselves, their business and London. Counter Terrorism Cyber & Digital Operations. Recognising the terrorist threat. There is a serious and sustained threat from both international and Irish-related terrorism to the UK and UK interests overseas. 1.

Recognising the terrorist threat

Threat levels You can check the current threat levels: The most significant terrorist threat comes from al-Qa’ida and associated networks. As the coordinated attacks on London in July 2005 showed, attacks may be mounted without warning. Northern Ireland-related terrorism continues to pose a threat. 2. Firearms and Weapons attacks are rare in the UK. Escape if you can Consider the safest options Is there a safe route? If you can’t RUN, HIDE Find cover from gunfire If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you Cover from view does not mean you are safe, bullets go through glass, brick, wood and metal Find cover from gunfire e.g. substantial brickwork / heavy reinforced walls Be aware of your exits Try not to get trapped Be quiet, silence your phone Lock / barricade yourself in Move away from the door Call 999 - What do the police need to know? 3. 4. 5. UK Message following the attacks in Paris 13 November 2015. Be Reassured The threat from International Terrorism to the United Kingdom remains at SEVERE - an attack is highly likely; this has been since August 2014.

UK Message following the attacks in Paris 13 November 2015

Be Alert, not Alarmed Police have exercised plans to respond to multi seated firearms attacks and may increase their presence in some areas. Don’t become fearful or withdraw from the streets. Statements from national police are posted on the Metropolitan Police website.