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Countering Social Engineering in the Defence Industry
In May 2024, the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) faced a significant social engineering attack targeting its payroll system, compromising the sensitive data of up to 270,000 serving personnel, reservists, and veterans. This exposed personal identifiable information, including names, bank details, and some addresses. Attackers, believed to be state sponsored, exploited a third-party contractor’s system … Read more
Security and Business Resilience through Awareness
Security threats are not limited to the cyber environment, but it is certainly appealing to threat actors and one of the rising concerns for Industry and Governments due to the large attack surface the prevalence of digitisation has created. The threat is not just a cause of concern to the Industry Primes and larger companies … Read more
Physical Security
Key Takeaway Points Why Physical Security Still Matters? It’s easy to get caught up in the furore of cybersecurity which, in light of recent media updates seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s attention. However, physical security is just as crucial, and businesses should bear in mind that the two areas are very much … Read more
Defence Cyber Certification (DCC)
What is DCC? The complexity of cyber security threats are particularly affecting critical sectors like the defence industry. Consequently the UK Ministry of Defence has partnered with Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprise (IASME) and launched the new comprehensive, cyber security certification framework for UK defence suppliers; the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC). The DCC … Read more
Defence Industry Related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Facility Security Clearance (FSC)? Facility Security Clearance (FSC) is an accreditation that confirms an organisation can safeguard UK government assets classified as SECRET or above, or International Partners’ assets classified CONFIDENTIAL or above (hereafter referred to as ‘classified above OFFICIAL’), held on their premises. Read more: Facility Security Clearance (FSC) How do you … Read more
Site Co-ordinating Infrastructure Design Authority (SCIDA) Services
by Gareth Shaw, Founder of Pera Prometheus If your organisation is involved in communications or IT infrastructure for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), you’ve likely come across the term SCIDA—the Site Coordinating Infrastructure Design Authority. It is a critical part of how infrastructure work is reviewed, approved, and delivered on MOD sites. According to the … Read more
Facility Security Clearance (FSC)
by Gareth Shaw, Founder of Pera Prometheus It is useful for any company aiming to work with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), or other sensitive UK Government Departments, to understand the definition and requirements of Facility Security Clearance (FSC). FSC accreditation assures Contracting Authorities that your Organisation is capable of supporting high-value contracts that … Read more
Industry Personnel Security Assurance in the UK Defence Industry
By Gareth Shaw, Founder, Pera Prometheus As part of our ongoing blog series on information and cybersecurity within the UK Defence Industry, we’ve previously explored the DEFSTAN 05-138 & Cyber Security Model and Secure by Design. These frameworks focus on securing information systems and data throughout the supply chain. Now, we turn our attention to … Read more
Secure by Design
–Gareth Shaw, Founder of Pera Prometheus Consulting Ltd If your business is hoping to fulfil a contract in the Defence Industry you will need to understand the information assurance requirements of HMG and, more specifically MOD. Last week’s blog discussed DEFSTAN 05-138, now let us consider Secure by Design. Since the founding of Pera Prometheus, we … Read more
Cyber Security Model & DEFSTAN 05-138 in Defence Industry
Gareth Shaw, Founder of Pera Prometheus Consulting Ltd Securing contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) offers significant opportunities for businesses within the Defence Industry. However, understanding and adhering to the MOD’s information and cyber security requirements are essential for successfully securing and maintaining these contracts. UK Defence Industry operates in a high-stakes environment where … Read more