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The NCSC absorbed and replaced CESG (the information security arm of GCHQ), the Centre for Cyber Assessment (CCA), Computer Emergency Response Team UK (CERT UK) and the cyber-related responsibilities of the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI). [3]
The Cyber Assessment Framework is a mechanism designed by NCSC for assuring the security of organisations. The CAF is tailored towards the needs of Critical National Infrastructure, to meet the NIS regulations, [1] but the objectives can be used by other organisations.
Cyber Essentials guidance breaks these down into finer details. These controls can be mapped against the controls required by ISO/IEC 27001 , the Standard of Good Practice for Information Security , and IASME Governance , [ 8 ] although Cyber Essentials has a narrower focus, emphasising technical controls rather than governance, risk, and policy.
Password expiration was previously trying to serve two purposes: [56] If the time to crack a password is estimated to be 100 days, password expiration times fewer than 100 days may help ensure insufficient time for an attacker. If a password has been compromised, requiring it to be changed regularly may limit the access time for the attacker.
The Worst Passwords List is an annual list of the 25 most common passwords from each year as produced by internet security firm SplashData. [4] Since 2011, the firm has published the list based on data examined from millions of passwords leaked in data breaches, mostly in North America and Western Europe, over each year.
A strong password is your first line of defense against intruders and imposters. Here are some helpful tips on creating a secure password so you can make sure your information remains safe. Create a strong password • Use unique words - Don't use obvious words like "password". • Have 12 or more characters - Longer passwords are more secure.
The most recent edition is 2024, [2] an update of the 2022 edition. The 2024 edition is the first that will have incremental updates via the ISF Live website, ahead of its biennial refresh due in 2026. Upon release, the 2011 Standard was the most significant update of the standard for four years.
NCSC-TG-002: Trusted Product Security Evaluation Program: June 22, 1990: Bright Blue NCSC-TG-003: Discretionary Access Control in Trusted Systems: September 30, 1987: Neon Orange NCSC-TG-004: Glossary of Computer Security Terms: October 21, 1988: Teal Green NCSC-TG-005: Trusted Network Interpretation: July 31, 1987: Red NCSC-TG-006