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Traditionally, “successful” cyber security approaches and implementation have been evidenced by attaining accreditation. This method, however, enables cyber security to be viewed as a bolt-on aspect or an afterthought in system design. Secure by Design, the MOD’s new approach to cyber risk management, advocates for a more holistic approach, integrating cyber security risk management into…

To function efficiently and provide essential services to the population, governments rely heavily on technology, but as key public sector departments increasingly depend on digital systems to store, transmit, and process sensitive information, the importance of Information Assurance (IA) in government becomes ever greater. Here we examine the critical role information assurance plays in safeguarding…

Much more than a buzzword, cyber security is a huge concern for all corners of business and organisations, from SMEs to governments and beyond. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is no exception. Recognising the importance of protecting sensitive information, particularly while communicating with partner companies outside of the military institution’s own boundaries – the vendors…

In all forms, function and application, technology has always been an ever-evolving landscape, but recent, more rapid advancements can only be described as groundbreaking. Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) have the potential to reshape industries and revolutionise our daily lives. However, the implications for cyber security cannot be overstated as these technologies present new…

Secure by Design has been launched by the UK Government and is already creating a lot of noise by challenging existing security norms, especially in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and more recently, the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO).    Previously, we have explored what Secure by Design is and why it’s important to…

By Chris Giles, Principal Security Architect at Logiq. Written for and first published as part of techUK’s National Security Week 2024 Why is Supply Chain Security Important? Why is ‘Supply Chain Security’ important and is it really that difficult to deal with? When you break it down, it’s just about who supplies you with what, and the…

In the modern, digital age, where information and data are more critical to organisations than ever, the importance of cyber security cannot be overstated. Cyber threats have become a daily concern for businesses, governments, and individuals alike with the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 sat at $4.45 million. To safeguard sensitive…

Secure by Design is changing the way the Ministry of Defence (MOD), UK Government and its departments implement cyber security, in a move away from traditional accreditation-based compliance. This new approach aims to deliver better systems that are more secure, trustworthy, and resilient to cyber-attack. Here, we look why organisations should seek to go beyond…

The launch of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Secure by Design initiative, and the soon to be launched Cabinet Office initiative of the same name, should give rise to significant discussion, and pause for thought for everyone who works in these areas. This is not yet another new approach to security accreditation; it is a fundamental…

As highlighted in a previous blog post, DISX® was created by Logiq Consulting to overcome the challenges of working at OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE as a defence supplier. At Logiq we believe that you can build better and more secure systems in the cloud. Therefore, we assessed the market and selected Microsoft 365 as the Software as a…

When Logiq Consulting was established in 2018 the team had an initial problem to overcome: How can we work at the OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE level without relying on Ministry of Defence (MOD)-Furnished ICT? The team drew together significant experience in designing secure networks specifically to meet the security standard required to hold HMG sensitive information. This set…