Useful Links
We've assembled this collection of related links in order to help you become better informed in information security.
ActionFraud
The UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime.
Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO)
The Association of University Chief Security Officers is the leading organisation for security professionals working in higher and further education in the UK and Europe.
Surveillance Camera and Biometrics Commissioner
Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Material and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)
An independent not-for-profit organisation which aims to advance the professionalism of the information security industry and become the voice of the profession.
CPD Certification Service
CPD is the holistic commitment of professionals towards the enhancement of personal skills and proficiency throughout their careers.
CREST
CREST is an international not-for-profit accreditation and certification body that represents and supports the technical information security market
Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) brings together policy, advice and direct buying; providing commercial services to the public sector and saving money for the taxpayer.
Crown Commercial Service newsletter for schools and academies
A quarterly newsletter from the Crown Commercial Service providing updates to help schools and academies buy common goods and services.
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats.
IASME Consortium
IASME assesses and certifies organisations against two standards at both the self assessment and audited levels.
JOSCAR
JOSCAR is a collaborative tool used by the aerospace, defence and security industry to act as a single repository for pre-qualification and compliance information.
Malvern Cyber Security Cluster
A group of more than 80 small cyber security companies centred around Malvern in Worcestershire.
National Police Chief's Council (NPCC)
The NPCC brings police forces in the UK together to help policing coordinate operations, reform, improve and provide value for money.
PCI Security Standards Council (PCI-SSC)
A global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection.
Public Services Network (PSN)
The government’s high-performance network, which helps public sector organisations work together, reduce duplication and share resources.
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
The UK's leading cyber security networking association
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.
The National Security Council (NSC)
The main forum for collective discussion of the government’s objectives for national security and about how best to deliver them in the current financial climate.