
Secure the Future of Land Equipment: Partner with CDS Defence & Security

Are you a defence supplier ready to embrace Secure by Design (SbD)?
In today's ever-evolving landscape, robust supply chain security is paramount for land equipment in defence. The long lifecycles of this equipment demand ongoing security measures, making SbD a critical strategy.
Unveiling the Future of Secure Land Equipment
This in-depth article explores the importance of supply chain security and the transformative power of SbD. Learn how SbD strengthens national security and equips defence suppliers to meet evolving cyber threats.

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Unveiling the Future of Secure Land Equipment
- Meet the CS & IA team
- Our 6-Step Process to SbD
- Take our Security Check quiz
- Visit us at DVD 2024
Meet our Cyber Security & Information Assurance (CS & IA) team
Our team is comprised of security-cleared and certified cybersecurity experts with extensive experience navigating the complexities of MOD security requirements.
We provide comprehensive support to navigate security challenges, cultivate a robust security culture within your organisation, and maximise the return on your technology and cybersecurity investments. This ensures the continuous protection of your information assets throughout their lifecycle, guaranteeing a state of ongoing digital resilience.

Jade Quigley
CS&IA Consultant

Jade Quigley
CS&IA Consultant
Alexander Molyneux
Junior CS&IA Consultant

Alexander Molyneux
Junior CS&IA Consultant
With my background in Cyber Security (courtesy of the NCSC CyberFirst) and a Masters in Engineering, I've always been deeply invested in problem solving and creating solutions.
Recently I've found working on Cloud based systems to be a rewarding and technical challenge, and have been following the development of the MOD Cloud Strategic Roadmap with keen interest and believe CDS DS is uniquely positioned to help deliver on exploiting cloud technologies to their full potential.
In my three years at CDS DS, I've been impressed by the team's excellent results across government and industry contracts, and I look forward to continue assisting out team as we continue to grown in size and expertise.

Our 6-Step Process to SbD
1. Confirm
Does the product/service/programme need to adopt SbD?
Our Internal Matrix can be used to assess whether SbD even needs to be adopted with evidence being provided for the recommended decision.
2. Understand
This step will allow the enterprise to identify, understand and prepare for governance to be aligned whilst ensuring that the capability being built is well placed to address security risk
from inception.
Our Security-Cleared Cyber Security Consultants will guide the development of up to 9 artefacts derived from the NIST SP800-37 Risk Management Framework.
3. Engage
The important phase whereby the liaison and registration with the SbD authorities occurs.
Early engagement and relationship building assures the development of the capability early.
The official registering of the capability
is the first official step in being designated SbD.
4. Develop Culture
A clear and well-defined understanding of specific roles and responsibilities will enforce accountability and minimise duplication of effort.
We will help you ensure that a positive security environment is created and maintained, where all individuals can confidently voice security concerns which can subsequently be handled and mitigated appropriately.
5. Assess & Control
CDS D&S can complete a thorough assessment of the project/programme or system risks, which will allow appropriate controls to be introduced.
Guided by the 7 Principles of SbD, we will help you ensure that the appropriate controls are applied to help satisfy the security requirements of the capability.
6. Futureproof
CDS D&S can help you achieve ongoing alignment to SbD by supporting your move towards continuous risk management and assurance processes.
We will help you integrate frequent interactions with stakeholders into your business as usual processes to help ensure that all parties are aware of the current threats, vulnerabilities, and risks associated with the capability.
Other aspects of futureproofing that we can support you with are the ongoing management of your supply chain, changes in SbD requirements and design principles, and helping you understand how current threats impact your capability.

Partner with CDS Defence & Security and ensure your land equipment remains secure for the future.
Visit us at DVD 2024, Stand C3-608!
Our experts are eager to discuss your needs and showcase how CDS Defence & Security can be your trusted partner in navigating the world of cyber security, supply chain security, and Secure by Design.
