Local Government Association

Sensitive data and information

Sensitive data and information refers data or information that relates to a local council’s citizens, the organisation

Best practices for embedding cyber security into your council's commercial strategy and determining which assets need to be protected.

Market engagement is a key part of any procurement process, and can be a great way of testing and refining requirements before tendering, as well as maximising outreach to promote a wider and more diverse supplier base.

Once cyber risk profiles have been determined, you can define the minimum cyber security controls you need your suppliers to adhere to.

Cyber risk profiles will be constructed and assigned depending on your council’s individual cyber risk evaluation framework and subsequent risk appetite.

Cyber security risks to be aware of in the earliest stages of a new procurement, and how to develop security controls for the procurement.

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