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Design for security from the start

Know the basics

How Secure by Design works across Defence.

Secure from the start

Design capabilities and services that are safe, secure and resilient to cyber attack.

Who needs to do this

Check who is responsible for Secure by Design in your team.

How assurance works

Show your project is Secure by Design, including continuous self assessments.


Be secure

Check what you need to do and use existing tools.

Get the basics right

Agree your approach, identify cyber security needs and get your team ready.

Assess your risk

Agree your security controls, follow a framework and do regular security assessments.

Manage your risk

Continuously manage security risks and review your approach.


Keep in touch

Find out what's happening and tell us what you need.

Join regular calls

Get updates, learn from other teams and ask your questions.

Ask for support

What you need to do before asking for support and how to send a request.

Give feedback

Tell us what you think and if any guidance is missing.