Industry and government collaborate on best practice guidance helping major infrastructure projects, such as HS2 and Crossrail, improve data securityNew advice, published by GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre, sets out best approach for managing information security risksConstruction sector urged to follow guidance amid continued targeting by malicious actors
Construction firms working together on major building projects such as HS2 have been offered first-of-its-kind security advice from industry and government.
The new Information Security Best Practice guide aims to help these firms keep sensitive data safe from attackers by offering tailored advice on how to securely handle the data they create, store and share in joint venture projects.
The guide is a unique collaboration between experts from industry and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI).
It includes input from firms with experience in joint ventures, including major infrastructure contracts such as HS2 and Crossrail, where information security risks are particularly relevant due to their typically large size, value and complexity.
By following the recommended steps, businesses can improve their physical, personnel and cyber security, making themselves less attractive targets for malicious actors as threats – including ransomware – continue to pose a significant problem globally.
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