CAF and NISD for Government Bodies

• by Ellie Hurst
• Advent IM Blog

The NCSC’s CAF and Government

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework is a tool designed to help organisations, including local government, assess their cyber security risks and implement appropriate measures to mitigate those risks. While the framework is available for use by UK local government, and should be used by them, there are challenges that local authorities face, including:

1. Limited resources: Some bodies may not have the resources or expertise to fully implement the framework, or they may prioritize other areas of work over cyber security.
2. Perception of low risk: Some bodies may perceive that they are at low risk of cyber-attacks and therefore may not see the need to implement the framework.
3. Lack of awareness: There may be a lack of awareness of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework or of cyber security risks in general among local government officials.
4. Implementation challenges: Even if a government body is aware of the framework and the risks, implementing the necessary changes to improve cyber security can be complex and challenging.

Overall, it is important for government bodies to recognize the importance of cyber security and take steps to protect themselves and the data they hold. The NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework can be a valuable tool in this regard, and efforts should be made to encourage its use among local authorities.

NISD or CAF for  Government?

The NISD is a program designed to help organisations, including government bodies, protect their most valuable information and assets. It provides guidance and support for organisations to implement measures to protect their critical information assets. It is designed to help organisations identify and protect their most valuable information, assets, and services.

The NISD provides guidance and support for organisations to implement measures to protect their critical information assets. It is designed to help organisations identify and protect their most valuable information, assets, and services.

While the CAF and NISD are related to cyber security, they serve different purposes. The CAF provides a framework for assessing an organisation’s overall security posture, while the NISD focuses specifically on protecting an organisation’s most valuable information and assets. Organisations may use both the CAF and NISD to improve their overall cyber security posture and protect their critical information assets. CAF is useful in helping implement NISD however.

For government bodies, using these two tools could help bring about a transformation in security and risk management that is clearly needed. Finding a partner that can work with staff and senior management alike is vital and embedding better ways of working will enhance the effects of the adoption of these tools.