Arcanum Technical Director, Lawrie Abercrombie, explains how cyber incidents in the energy sector have implications beyond the initial compromise and quickly become a compliance issue. “Under NIS, the question is not whether you had an incident. The question is...
Chartered Cyber Security Professional and NCSC Head Consultant, Sam Stait breaks down why scope is the most important decision you will make in your DCC journey. DCC takes an organisational view. Unlike previous frameworks that focused primarily on MOD Identifiable...
Having covered what assessors are looking for, it is worth being direct about where organisations most commonly fall short. The challenges we see are rarely about capability. In most cases, organisations have the controls in place. What lets them down is preparation,...
Chartered Cyber Security Professional and NCSC Head Consultant, Sam Stait, dives into what we've learnt about the Defence Cyber Certification as we approach the scheme's one year anniversary. One of the most common issues we see with organisations preparing for DCC...
Arcanum attends the inaugural Wales Defence and Security Cluster (WDSC) meeting at the Welsh Government office in Cardiff. In March, Arcanum’s Cullum Morgan Welch was invited to attend the first meeting of the Wales Defence and Security Cluster (WDSC) in the Welsh...
DCC – What do defence suppliers need to know?
Quick Summary: The UK’s Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) and the US’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) set the cyber security standards for defence procurement. Both aim to protect sensitive defence data, but differ in scope, assessment, and cost....
Arcanum deliver first DCC certification
On Armed Forces Day 2025, we asked Matthew Pemble about his experience in the Armed Forces both as a Regular and a serving Reservist.
Navigating the MOD Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) Scheme: What Suppliers Need to Know
Blog by Arcanum Defence Relationship Manager, Vicky Carter. In an age where cyber threats are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, it is imperative that organisations and government entities adapt their cyber security practices to stay ahead of the...
Last week, the Arcanum team spent a great 4 days exhibiting at DSEI 2023 with Aerospace Wales. With DSEI attracting experts and delegations from 50+ countries, it was great to promote our NCSC Assured Cyber Consultancy and CREST Approved penetration testing services...