NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Service
CAF compliance is complex and failing to meet requirements could put your organisation at risk. Our tailored assessment simplifies the process, ensuring your organisation meets all requirements while strengthening security.
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Why Choose our CAF Services?
What you will achieve using our CAF Service
Understand Cyber Security Controls
Gain insight and focus on required outcomes and NCSC framework.
Assess Cyber Risks
Identify and manage your cyber risks effectively.
Determine Cyber Controls’ Effectiveness
Assess how well your cybersecurity measures meet desired goals.
Focus on Areas to Prioritise
Receive clear recommendations to prioritise spending and resources.
Build Cyber Resilience
Improve your ability to with stand and recover from cyber incidents.
Meet Compliance & Assurance
Use the CAF to meet your regulatory and assurance requirements.
Commit to Cyber Leadership
Demonstrate your commitment to cybersecurity, compliance and standards.
Improve Cyber Decisions
Apply CAF principles to your business objectives for effective cyber decision making.
Solutions to meet your deadlines
How we deliver our CAF Services
Our team collaborates closely with you to provide tailored support throughout the entire CAF process. We start with a thorough evaluation of your current cybersecurity posture, identifying gaps and areas for improvement. From there, our experts guide you step-by-step to implement necessary measures, ensuring not only compliance but also enhanced security and resilience. We provide continuous monitoring and updates to keep you aligned with evolving CAF standards.
FAQ’s
Q1. What is the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)?
A: The CAF is a set of principles developed by the NCSC to help organisations assess and improve their cybersecurity resilience. It focuses on managing risk, protecting systems, detecting threats, and responding effectively.
Q2. Who needs to comply with the CAF?
A: Organisations that support the UK’s essential services—including those in healthcare, energy, transport, water, and government—are expected to align with CAF. This includes both public sector bodies and operators of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
Q3. Is CAF compliance a legal requirement?
A: While CAF isn’t currently a law, it’s used to assess compliance with existing regulations, including the NIS Regulations (soon to be updated by NIS2). Regulatory bodies are increasingly expecting alignment with CAF principles—so in practice, it’s becoming mandatory.
Q4. Why is the government mandating CAF alignment?
A: The bottom line? Cyber threats to national infrastructure are increasing. The UK government wants to ensure essential services are resilient, minimise the risk of disruption, and protect sensitive data from hostile actors.
Q5. What happens if an organisation doesn’t align with CAF?
A: Organisations that fail to align risk regulatory penalties, loss of funding, data breaches, or operational disruption. Non-compliance could also damage public trust and reputational credibility.
Q6. How is a CAF assessment carried out?
A: Assessments are typically conducted through a structured review, covering your organisation’s policies, controls, systems, and practices. It identifies gaps against CAF principles and generates a remediation plan.
Q7. What should I do after a CAF assessment?
A: Start by prioritising the highest risks, create a remediation plan, and engage internal and external stakeholders to implement improvements. Many organisations choose to work with partners like SCC to support remediation.
Q8. Can we do a CAF assessment internally?
A: Yes, but working with a partner brings deeper insight, benchmarking, and clarity. Independent assessments are also more credible when reviewed by regulators or auditors.
Q9. How can SCC help with CAF alignment?
A: SCC offers a full CAF assessment and remediation service—from readiness reviews to prioritised remediation plans and implementation support. We help turn compliance into a catalyst for real resilience.
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Regardless of where you are on your journey, we understand the unique challenges you and your industry face in protecting your digital infrastructure and services. Our comprehensive Cybersecurity Assessment Framework (CAF) services is designed to audit and enhance your cybersecurity posture, ensuring resilience and compliance with CAF standards.
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