Practical Guides
Essential Reading
Local Government Cybersecurity Guide
40% of UK councils fail to meet the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework baseline — a finding that leaves resident data and council services exposed to preventable attacks.
Council Cyber Incident Response Guide
Councils with tested incident response plans contain cyber attacks significantly faster and at lower cost than those relying on improvised responses.
GDPR Compliance Guide for Local Authorities
Local authorities are among the most prolific reporters of personal data breaches to the ICO — most incidents are preventable with systematic GDPR controls.
Further Reading
How to Get Cyber Essentials Certified
Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates the baseline controls that protect against the majority of common cyber attacks targeting UK organisations.
Resident Data Protection Guide
Local authorities process sensitive personal data for virtually every resident — from housing and benefits to social care and electoral registration.