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NCSC Releases Playbook to Embed Cyber Essentials in Supply Chains

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The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a playbook urging businesses to integrate Cyber Essentials (CE) into their supply chains. The playbook provides a seven-step guide to help organizations embed CE, including understanding supply chain risks, defining supplier security profiles, and incentivizing CE adoption. The NCSC also highlighted the availability of free cyber-liability insurance for businesses with a turnover under £20m that are CE certified. The playbook emphasizes the importance of securing supply chains, as only 14% of firms are aware of the potential risks posed by their immediate suppliers. The NCSC noted that 43% of organizations suffered a cyber-attack in the past year, underscoring the need for improved baseline security postures.

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  1. 15.12.2025 12:00 1 articles · 7h ago

    NCSC Releases Playbook to Embed Cyber Essentials in Supply Chains

    The NCSC has released a playbook urging businesses to integrate Cyber Essentials into their supply chains. The playbook provides a seven-step guide to help organizations embed CE, including understanding supply chain risks, defining supplier security profiles, and incentivizing CE adoption. The NCSC also highlighted the availability of free cyber-liability insurance for businesses with a turnover under £20m that are CE certified. The playbook emphasizes the importance of securing supply chains, as only 14% of firms are aware of the potential risks posed by their immediate suppliers. The NCSC noted that 43% of organizations suffered a cyber-attack in the past year, underscoring the need for improved baseline security postures.

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  • The NCSC playbook outlines seven steps for embedding Cyber Essentials in supply chains, including understanding supply chain risks and incentivizing CE adoption.

    First reported: 15.12.2025 12:00
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  • The NCSC Supplier Check tool allows organizations to quickly verify which of their suppliers are CE certified.

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  • UK businesses with a turnover under £20m are eligible for free cyber-liability insurance if they are CE certified.

    First reported: 15.12.2025 12:00
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  • Only 14% of firms are aware of the potential risks posed by their immediate suppliers.

    First reported: 15.12.2025 12:00
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  • 43% of organizations suffered a cyber-attack in the past year, highlighting the need for improved baseline security postures.

    First reported: 15.12.2025 12:00
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  • Awareness of the Cyber Essentials framework has declined to 12% of businesses polled by the government in June, down from 16% in 2022.

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  • Only 3% of UK businesses are accredited with Cyber Essentials, rising to 21% of large organizations.

    First reported: 15.12.2025 12:00
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