security guidance

The business operations of DCMS sponsored bodies, in common with the majority of both private sector and government organisations across the globe, are increasingly dependant on electronic based information systems and associated networking.

Our publication "Information security guidance for sponsored bodies" (pdf 1.3mb), offers guidance to our sponsored bodies on introducing and managing secure systems to protect the confidentiality and integrity of their information and networks.

Further guidance can be found from the following sources:

Central Sponsor for Information Assurance via the Cabinet Office website
IS 17799, IS 27001, BS 7799-3, IS 27005 and IS 18044 can be ordered from the British Standards Institution (BSI)
Best practice security guidance can be obtained from the Department of Trade and Industry
Guidance for home users and small businesses can also be obtained from the UK Government’s "IT safe" service

For further information, please contact:

Mark O'Neill - mark@culture.gsi.gov.uk DCMS Head of Information Systems
Robin Moses - robin@moses-security.wanadoo.co.uk
Moses Security Services Limited

Websites of interest

the Department of Trade and Industry

the UK Government’s "IT safe" service

the British Standards Institution (BSI)

Related information

National Information Assurance Strategy PDF (572KB)

Business continuity planning

Information security guidance for sponsored bodies PDF (1.3mb)

Information security guidance for sponsored bodies Word version (527 kb)