Information and cyber security consultancy, Logiq Consulting has shed light on Secure by Design, the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) fresh approach to cyber risk management. The forthcoming initiative from the Cabinet Office, also titled Secure by Design, represents a “fundamental change” in the execution of cyber security across Government departments. The aim is to counter the rising cyber threats to these departments to ensure the critical services are secure now and in the future.
The idea behind Secure by Design is a pivot towards improved cyber security, moving away from an accreditation-based model. It suggests a team-based approach, integrating security design principles based on continuous risk management, secure systems engineering, and ongoing improvement. The initiative’s motive is to focus on crafting systems from scratch that are secure, beneficial, reliable, and resistant to cyber-attacks, instead of treating security as an afterthought.
While the new initiative does mean an end to the previous accreditation model, it also signifies deeper and more foundational shifts within cyber security. Aligning security activities with management and engineering…
