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CESG aims to protect and promote the vital interests of the
UK by providing advice and assistance on the security of communications
and electronic data. We deliver information assurance policy,
services and advice that government and other customers need
to protect vital information services. We work on a cost recovery
basis for all customer-specific solutions and services, though
IA policy and Guidance documentation is usually free of charge
to the UK official community.
With experience acquired over decades of working with customers
on projects and problems, CESG is well qualified to give you
authoritative advice on assessing current and foreseeable risks.
Specific services include:
Technical Advice
- Initial technical advice on design options for secure
IT architectures
- In-depth technical consultancy on specific Information
Assurance (IA) issues
- Help with interpreting national security standards such
as BS7799
- Guidance on the use and deployment of cryptographic and
other certified IA products
- Advice on algorithm use and suitability
Documentation
- Production of system security documentation (SSP, SyOPs
etc)
- Advice on sources and status of technical documentation
- Verbal and written feedback on technical documentation
Other Services
- Assignment of an adviser to attend meetings and provide
continuity of advice throughout a project's life
- Information on suppliers of approved / certified products
- Help-desk style telephone advice
- Access to alternative sources of technical advice
- Training on specific Information Assurance issues
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