Regulator profile
NCSC
National Cyber Security Centre
Guidance Body3 areas of regulation · UK-wide
What NCSC does
Part of GCHQ providing cyber security guidance and support to UK organisations. Develops and promotes the Cyber Essentials scheme, provides incident response support, and publishes guidance on cyber threats. Not a regulator but sets standards and provides certification schemes.
Additional information
Cyber Essentials certification required for many government contracts. Also operates Active Cyber Defence services.
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Types of regulation
Cybersecurity
Guidance
Standards
Coverage area
UK-wide