
What Is Defence Cyber Certification Level 0? A Guide to DCC
Key Takeaways DCC Level 0 is the Basic level of Defence Cyber Certification, for MOD contracts with a very low cyber risk profile. It has

Key Takeaways DCC Level 0 is the Basic level of Defence Cyber Certification, for MOD contracts with a very low cyber risk profile. It has

Key Takeaways Danzell keeps the five Cyber Essentials controls but marks some more strictly, with new auto-fail questions on MFA and patching. Cloud services holding

Key Takeaways Annual security testing remains valuable for identifying weaknesses and providing detailed assurance within a defined scope. Large enterprises change continuously. New assets, suppliers,

Key Takeaways Both levels assess the same five controls: firewalls, secure configuration, security update management, user access control and malware protection. Cyber Essentials is a

Key Takeaways Confirm which level the customer needs before doing anything else, because Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus are different assessments. Check the deadline

Key Takeaways Binance is dealing with a security incident affecting an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets, with initial findings pointing to a compromised engineer’s

Key Takeaways Attackers don’t always start by exploiting a vulnerability. Stolen credentials, third-party access and publicly available information can all create opportunities. The first stage

Key Takeaways Cyber Essentials is now an annual requirement for colleges covered by the College Financial Handbook. Certification is only part of the picture. DfE

Key Takeaways A vulnerability’s individual severity doesn’t tell you everything about the attack path it can create when combined with another weakness. Across this month’s

Key Takeaways CREST certification provides independent assurance, but it shouldn’t be the only factor you consider. Ask who will conduct your test and whether they

Key Takeaways Penetration testing cost is primarily determined by scope, complexity and the amount of testing time required. Providers may quote a day rate or

Key Takeaways The attack surface isn’t fixed. It changes in both directions: old assets nobody decommissioned, and new ones nobody has assessed yet. A forgotten

Key Takeaways Start with your business objectives before deciding what type of penetration test you need. Internal and external penetration testing answer different security questions.

Key Takeaways Attackers no longer rely on one point of access. They build in backup ways in before you notice the first. Closing the entry

Key Takeaways Physical access controls only work if every step is consistently enforced, even after a visitor is signed in. Replica ID badges, made from