DEFENCE CYBER CERTIFICATION SUPPORT
Prepare Your Organisations For Defence Cyber Certification With Practical Guidance, Technical Remediation And Ongoing Support From Sunrise Technologies.
UNDERSTANDING DEFENCE CYBER CERTIFICATION
Defence Cyber Certification is an organisation-wide cyber security certification framework created for suppliers operating within the UK defence sector. It provides a consistent way for organisations to demonstrate their cyber resilience and support assurance during defence procurement.
Unlike a contract-specific questionnaire, certification applies across the organisation and can be presented in support of UK Defence procurement opportunities. The appropriate certification level will depend on the level of cyber risk associated with the work your organisation delivers.
Sunrise Technologies helps organisations understand the requirements, identify gaps and strengthen the technical foundations needed to work towards certification.
Meet Defence Requirements
Prepare your organisation for the cyber security expectations associated with UK defence contracts and supply chains, helping you demonstrate compliance with confidence.
Strengthen Cyber Resilience
Identify security weaknesses and implement stronger technical, operational and organisational controls to improve your overall cyber resilience.
Support Future Opportunities
Demonstrate your commitment to cyber security when pursuing defence procurement opportunities and building trusted relationships across the defence supply chain.
Build Lasting Assurance
Develop an organisation-wide approach to cyber security that creates long-term resilience rather than responding individually to every contract requirement.
THE FOUR DEFENCE CYBER CERTIFICATION LEVELS
Defence Cyber Certification is designed to provide an organisation-wide approach to cyber resilience across the UK defence supply chain. The framework is divided into four certification levels, each aligned to the level of cyber risk associated with the work an organisation undertakes. The appropriate level will depend on the contracts you deliver and the cyber security requirements defined by the Ministry of Defence or your customers. Understanding where your organisation fits is the first step towards preparing for certification.
Level 0
Basic Cyber Awareness
Suitable for organisations that are not required to hold Defence Cyber Certification but wish to understand the framework and begin strengthening their cyber security.
Level 1
Foundational Cyber Security
Designed for organisations handling lower-risk defence work, demonstrating that essential cyber security controls and governance are in place.
Level 2
Enhanced Cyber Assurance
For organisations working with more sensitive defence information, requiring a greater level of technical, operational and organisational cyber resilience.
Level 3
Advanced Cyber Resilience
The highest level of Defence Cyber Certification, designed for organisations managing the most sensitive defence-related information and requiring the strongest cyber security assurance.
Every organisation's requirements are different. Sunrise Technologies can help you understand which level is appropriate, identify any gaps and create a practical roadmap towards certification.
HOW SUNRISE TECHNOLOGIES CAN HELP YOU PREPARE FOR DEFENCE CYBER CERTIFICATION
Preparing for Defence Cyber Certification is about far more than completing documentation. It requires a clear understanding of your current cyber security posture, the ability to identify gaps and a practical plan to strengthen your organisation against the required standards.
At Sunrise Technologies, we work alongside your organisation to simplify the process, helping you prepare for certification while improving your long-term cyber resilience.
Initial Consultation
We take the time to understand your organisation, the contracts you support and the Defence Cyber Certification level that may apply.
Gap Analysis
Our team reviews your existing technical controls, documentation and governance to identify any areas requiring improvement.
Technical Remediation
We strengthen your IT environment by implementing the controls, configurations and security improvements needed to support certification.
Documentation & Governance
We help develop the policies, procedures and governance required to demonstrate your organisation's cyber maturity.
Certification Preparation
Before assessment, we help ensure your organisation is fully prepared and understands exactly what to expect.
Ongoing Improvement
Cyber security doesn't stop at certification. We continue supporting your organisation with proactive improvements and long-term resilience.
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READY TO PREPARE FOR DEFENCE CYBER CERTIFICATION?
Whether you're exploring Defence Cyber Certification for the first time, responding to contract requirements or preparing your organisation for assessment, Sunrise Technologies is here to help.
From identifying security gaps and strengthening your technical controls to developing the documentation and governance needed for certification, we'll help you build a practical roadmap that supports both compliance and long-term cyber resilience.
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Unsure which Defence Cyber Certification level applies to your organisation? Learn the differences between Levels 0–3 and how the right level is determined.