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An informative document from Make UK Defence and Lloyds, for anyone considering working with UK Defence. 'Good security isn’t about doing more – it’s about doing the right things, consistently'. 

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Edge Case provided critical safety analyses for Guardian that were instrumental in achieving MIL-STD-882E compliance Read how our DevSafeOps approach helped Guardian take flight: https://lnkd.in/e8nwy3yP

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🛠️ Traditional SIEMs weren’t built for today’s threats. Complexity, poor cloud integration, and high false positives are holding security teams back. It’s time to modernize. This guide gives security leaders a clear roadmap to transform their SIEM without disrupting operations. 🔍 Start your SIEM transformation with Cortex XSIAM. https://bit.ly/3JsfsEz

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Across the UK defence sector and enterprise landscape, secure infrastructure is more than an IT requirement - it is central to mission assurance and business continuity. Yet, traditional provisioning processes often slow delivery, leaving teams waiting while operational demands evolve. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺: Without a secure self-service portal, UK Defence and enterprise organisations are face slow delivery, inconsistent security and reduced resilience. The result is organisations then face mounting costs, wasted resources, and delayed delivery of critical capabilities. Poor visibility into infrastructure spend drives financial risk, while stalled innovation and weak resilience leave organisations unable to respond at pace directly threatening mission success and business continuity. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  Fortress Red is a UK sovereign Defence grade self-service portal for secure infrastructure deployment and management at SECRET. It combines the highest levels of security assurance with the speed and flexibility critical missions demand. It enables teams to work at pace and ensures agility is always matched by uncompromising resilience. 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: 🔐 Secure by Design - Every deployment follows hardened templates and security guardrails, aligned with UK frameworks such as NCSC guidance, MOD standards and ISO / IEC best practice. 🔐 Agility at Pace - Defence personnel and enterprise teams can provision trusted environments on demand, reducing delays and accelerating capability and delivery. 🔐 Clear Oversight - Gain visibility into resource usage and cost efficiency, ensuring alignment with mission and organisational objectives. 🔐 Empowered Teams, Controlled Innovation - Teams operate within guardrails that maintain compliance, whilst having the autonomy to innovate at speed. 🔐 Resilience & Readiness - Standardised, rapid deployments enable operational continuity in high-demand or contested markets. 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆:  For both UK defence and enterprise organisations, a self-service portal transforms infrastructure from a bottleneck into a strategic enabler therefore supporting innovation, resilience and critical mission success. Need to find out more? Contact Sam Howells We are THE Secure Sovereign Cloud Company. #EdgetoEnterprise #UKSovereign #FortressRed #TeamProlinx Adie Hosking CEng MIET Sara Sharkey CBE Simon Blackburn Sam Howells Martin Flather CEng Mike Willmott Jennifer Carter - BSc(Hons), MBCS Mark Llewellyn Michael Murphy Lee Willis Ash Compton Aaron Deacon Andrew Bowen-Fleming

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Haven't heard of an RPO? Every business must know its Recovery Point Objective (RPO). #PeraPrometheus #SecurityConsultant #UKDefenceIndustry #RecoveryPointObjective #InformationAssurance #Cybersecurity #CyberResilience #Director #CEO #Operations #ManagingDirector Recovery Point Objective | Pera Prometheus | Security Consultant | UK Defence Industryyoutube.com Open Emoji Keyboard

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🚀 Strengthening the UK's Defence Supply Chain Through Assured Cyber Security Proud to spotlight Hexegic’s continuing leadership in UK defence and cyber security, supporting organisations as they navigate evolving regulatory requirements and rising cyber threats. 🔐 As one of only five Certification Bodies selected to support the Ministry of Defence’s new Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme, Hexegic plays a pivotal role in helping suppliers meet the rigorous security standards now required across the defence ecosystem. Developed by the MoD and IASME, the DCC replaces legacy self‑assessment questionnaires with independent, audited certification based on Def Stan 05‑138 — ensuring suppliers implement, evidence, and maintain robust cyber security practices relative to the risk profile of each contract. 🛡️ What Hexegic Brings As an accredited Certification Body, Hexegic works directly with defence contractors to: Assess and certify organisations against DCC requirements Guide suppliers through the practical steps needed to achieve compliance Support ongoing cyber maturity with structured annual check‑ins Help businesses maintain their competitive edge in a security‑driven marketplace 📊 About the DCC Scheme Mandatory (or contractually required) for many MoD suppliers Valid for three years, with yearly reviews Covers four certification levels — from Level 0 (Basic) to Level 3 (Expert) Designed to strengthen supply chain resilience and align with national security best practice 💼 Why This Matters With increasing threats and complex supply chains, strong security assurance is no longer optional. DCC provides a clear, accredited pathway for suppliers to demonstrate trustworthiness, protect sensitive information, and meet government expectations. Hexegic is proud to support this mission — helping organisations across the defence sector build, prove, and sustain the cyber resilience that keeps the UK secure.

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🔐 New Member Announcement We’re proud to share that Pera Prometheus Consulting Ltd is now a member of Team Defence Information. As we continue to support UK defence suppliers with clarity and confidence in information and cybersecurity, this collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to safeguarding critical information - helping businesses protect both their own and MOD data in an evolving digital landscape. 🔗 Discover more about our partnerships and services: https://lnkd.in/eGEyfa2Y #TeamDefence #CyberSecurity #MODCompliance #PeraPrometheus #SafeguardYourDigitalFuture #DefenceInnovation #UKDefenceIndustry

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With the release this week of Cyber Security Model v4, there will be some clear changes to cyber compliance to companies in the defence supply chain. To make sense of the changes, Make UK Defence Fit for Defence cyber partner Pera Prometheus Consulting Ltd have created a number of short video on what this means: 🔗CSM v4 Implementation as of 3 Dec 25: https://lnkd.in/dMt6Hs9Q 🔗DEFSTAN 05-138 and CSM v4 Explained: https://lnkd.in/d-Mves5x 🔗ISN 2025/07 – Implementation of CSM v4 https://lnkd.in/dzGwZFbJ #MakeUKDefence #DefenceSupplyChains #UKManufacturing #ukmfg #UKDefence #CyberSecurity #CyberSecurityModelv4 #BusinessDevelopment Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz Helen Hastie Stuart Tingley Chris Hague Jenny Bridge Jenny Wright Cathy Williams Mandy Leadbitter

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#ICYMI: ComputerWeekly.com have published an article talking about the recent launch of the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme. 📣 In the article, Eleanor Fairford, Director of Cyber Defence and Risk at the UK Ministry of Defence said: “Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) strengthens cyber resilience in the UK’s defence supply chain. Organisations obtaining and maintaining DCC prove their ongoing commitment to UK defence.” Learn more about how the DCC scheme is enhancing cybersecurity in the defence sector 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKNSYnUb

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CGI’s UK Security Operations Centre is now CREST Accredited. Our Intelligence-led Security Operations Centre has officially achieved CREST SOC Accreditation. Joining our existing CREST-certified Incident Response and Pen Testing services. Why does this matter? - Independent validation of 24/7 monitoring and response - Simplified procurement for regulated sectors - Trust, transparency, and total cyber assurance Read how this elevates resilience for our clients and what it means for the future of cyber defence https://bit.ly/448qbfj #CGIUK #WeAreCGI #CyberSecurity #SOC #CyberResilience #CRESTAccreditation

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Translating new regulatory standards into a sustainable cyber strategy is now a priority for organisations across the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure. As threats escalate and compliance requirements expand, keeping pace with both IT and OT is no longer optional. From IEC 62443 and the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to the updated NIS regulations, the scope of responsibility continues to grow. Our four phase approach, aligned to the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, helps Operators of Essential Services and their supply chains move beyond basic compliance towards long term resilience. Governance, risk management, supply chain assurance, zero trust access, continuous monitoring, and tested response plans all play a defined role in building a secure and sustainable foundation. You can read the whole whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/eaVqCPyM If you would like to understand how these standards apply to your organisation and where the key gaps and opportunities may lie, speak to our CNI specialists today: https://lnkd.in/e6Wubm_y #CyberSecurity #CriticalNationalInfrastructure #CNI #NISRegulations #IEC62443 #CyberResilience #RiskManagement #OperationalTechnology #InformationSecurity #UKBusiness

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Disinformation is a critical threat to UK security. Click the link or read below to find out why challenges to information integrity are so important, and what the CCOD aims to do about it. https://lnkd.in/ehGyTxRG

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We're pleased to share a positive outcome for one of our local authority clients following a recent targeted cyberattack. Working alongside our trusted partners, we completed initial investigations and can confirm that of the 47 employees targeted by Russian-based cyber aggressors, strong user passwords and robust defence systems held firm, resulting in no breach. Our 24/7 monitoring team remains on high alert, and we’ll continue to support and safeguard our client as the situation evolves. Cyber resilience is a team effort and today, it paid off. 🔐 #Cybersecurity #CyberAttack #CyberResilience

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