What is DISX Secure Collaboration?
DISX Secure Collaboration is a secure, fully managed workspace developed by Logiq for organisations working with the UK Ministry of Defence and other regulated environments.
It provides a pre-configured environment for handling OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE information, combining secure communication, document sharing, identity and access controls, monitoring and audit-friendly logging. DISX Secure Collaboration is designed to support delivery in regulated contexts by aligning with the technical and operational expectations commonly applied to defence suppliers, including Secure by Design principles and the Cyber Security Model (CSMv4), while reducing the operational burden of building and maintaining a secure workspace.
In practice, DISX Secure Collaboration is designed to support organisations operating in regulated delivery contexts, where security expectations are high and the margin for error is small. It is commonly used by suppliers working within the defence supply chain, where teams are expected to demonstrate not only strong cyber controls, but also a clear understanding of how sensitive work is carried out, accessed and governed on a day-to-day basis.
Rather than asking organisations to assemble and maintain secure environments from disparate components, DISX Secure Collaboration delivers a managed service that brings the essential technical foundations together in a single, controlled working environment. This approach provides greater predictability and removes much of the ambiguity suppliers often face when responding to customer assurance requirements.
A managed environment, not a collection of tools
DISX Secure Collaboration is delivered as a fully managed service. Security controls are configured, maintained and monitored by Logiq’s security cleared specialists, allowing customer teams to focus on delivery rather than infrastructure management. The platform integrates secure communication and document sharing with identity and access management, monitoring and logging, creating a cohesive environment rather than a patchwork of disconnected tools.
This is particularly important in defence contexts, where suppliers are frequently asked to explain not just what controls they have in place, but how those controls operate together as part of a wider system. A managed environment provides a clearer, more defensible narrative when organisations need to demonstrate how sensitive information is protected during delivery.
Depending on organisational need, this environment may operate either alongside existing IT systems or as the primary managed platform through which day-to-day work is conducted. In both cases, the aim is to provide a controlled, well-maintained foundation that supports regulated delivery without unnecessary complexity.
DISX Secure Collaboration does not remove the need for organisations to maintain their own governance, policies or assurance processes. Instead, it provides a stable technical foundation that supports those responsibilities and makes them easier to evidence.
Alignment with defence assurance expectations
DISX Secure Collaboration is designed to support the technical and operational controls commonly examined under the MOD’s Secure by Design principles and the Cyber Security Model (CSMv4). While no platform can guarantee compliance or accreditation outcomes, DISX Secure Collaboration helps suppliers establish an environment that aligns with the expectations typically placed on defence programmes.
This includes controls such as access management, secure configuration, monitoring and audit-friendly logging, all delivered in a way that supports evidence-led assurance. For organisations preparing for CSMv4 Level 2 assessments or ongoing assurance activity, having a clearly defined working environment can reduce uncertainty and provide a more confident starting point for discussions with customers and assessors.
Who DISX Secure Collaboration for?
DISX Secure Collaboration is intended for organisations operating in regulated delivery contexts, particularly within the UK defence supply chain. Typical use cases include suppliers supporting MOD programmes, organisations collaborating with defence primes, and teams operating in other regulated environments where security expectations are high and tolerance for inconsistency is low.
While defence remains a primary focus, the principles behind DISX Secure Collaboration are equally relevant to other regulated sectors (including government and critical national infrastructure) where predictable security controls and clear operational boundaries are essential.
What DISX Secure Collaboration is not
DISX Secure Collaboration is not a general-purpose collaboration tool, nor is it a consumer SaaS platform with security features added on as an afterthought. It is designed specifically for regulated environments where assurance, control and operational clarity are critical.
DISX Secure Collaboration does not remove an organisation’s responsibility for its own governance, policies or assurance activities. Those responsibilities always remain with the organisation.
Depending on how it is deployed, DISX Secure Collaboration can operate either alongside existing IT systems or as the primary managed platform within an organisation. In both cases, its role is to provide a secure, controlled environment that supports regulated delivery, rather than to act as a one-size-fits-all IT solution.
A practical foundation for regulated collaboration
For many suppliers, the hardest part of working with defence customers is not understanding high-level requirements but translating them into a practical and defensible way of working. DISX Secure Collaboration exists to bridge that gap. By providing a secure, managed environment aligned with MOD expectations, it helps organisations operate with greater confidence and consistency in settings where the margin for error is small.
DISX Secure Collaboration does not simplify the responsibilities that come with regulated work, but it does provide a simpler, more controlled environment in which that work takes place — whether deployed alongside existing systems or as a primary managed platform. For organisations looking for a clear, assurance-friendly route to working securely, DISX Secure Collaboration offers a dependable foundation without unnecessary complexity.
FAQs
Q: What classification levels does DISX support?
A: DISX is designed to support collaboration and workspace operations involving OFFICIAL and OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE information. Many of its controls are mapped to the requirements commonly expected under the UK Government’s Secure by Design principles and the Cyber Security Model (CSMv4).
Q: How does DISX align to assurance frameworks?
A: DISX includes identity and access controls, event monitoring and logging, evidence-ready documentation support, and other architectural features that assist organisations in meeting supplier assurance expectations typical in MOD engagements.
Q: Does DISX replace organisational security responsibilities?
A: No — DISX provides a secure, managed environment with foundational controls, but each organisation remains responsible for its own governance, policies, and audit evidence for assurance activity.
Q: Is DISX certified or accredited?
A: DISX aligns with the technical expectations of defence assurance frameworks, but customers remain responsible for their own accreditation activities and compliance evidence.
Q: Does DISX guarantee CSMv4 compliance?
A: No service can guarantee compliance. DISX provides a secure foundation and the underlying controls needed to support an organisation’s assurance activities, but customers must still demonstrate their own processes and governance.
Q: Is DISX only for MOD suppliers?
A: No. It is relevant to any organisation that handles sensitive information or operates within a regulated or risk-averse environment, though defence remains a primary use case.
Q: How is DISX different from commercial collaboration tools?
A: DISX is built specifically for sensitive environments and incorporates technical controls that are not typically found in general-purpose commercial platforms.