For G-Cloud 6 there is a new approach for the security of each service. Suppliers will need to select the most appropriate Security Assertions to a set of questions, derived from CESG’s Cloud Security Guidance. As part of our effort …
We want to share the new security approach process and draft questions that suppliers will need to answer prior to submissions for G-Cloud 6 opening.
In April, the Government Security Classification scheme changed. The updated OFFICIAL, SECRET and TOP SECRET classifications provide an opportunity to make the security assurance process for G-Cloud services simpler. Impact Levels are no longer relevant to describe the security properties …
Due to high demand from G-Cloud 3 and G-Cloud 4, the G-Cloud team was facing a backlog of Pan Government Accreditation applications and accreditation queries.
Here is a new G-Cloud Service Accreditation scope template document (Version 4) for suppliers who want to apply for Pan Government Accreditation. This document has been updated to include: the new Government Security Classifications; maturity of the service; and if the …
Guest post from Tony Richards, Head of Security and Accreditation for G-Cloud. From 2nd April 2014, the UK government is changing the way that it classifies and protects its information. There will be a simplified approach going forward, with just …
Welcome back after the New Year! Since the launch of G-Cloud in February 2011, accreditation has been an integral part of delivering cloud services securely to Government and the wider public sector. During that time we have reviewed the accreditation …