CoCo Compliance

The Government Connect Secure Extranet is the Department for Work and Pensions, the Department for Children Schools and Families and the Communities and Local Goverment Agency's preferred common method for the secure electronic transfer of data between themselves and local authorities. The three departments have already commenced phasing out internet and postal based solutions and it is expected that all local authorities will connect before the end of the year.

So what does this mean for your organisation?

The GCSX Code of Connection (CoCo) is a list of security controls with which all Local Authorities must be compliant before their GCSX circuit can be activated. This applies to Local Authorities who are taking a direct connection, or who are connecting via an aggregated gateway.

So in order to connect with, and stay connected to, the GCSX, your organisation must be set up to comply with the CoCo standard, and this is where Plan-Net can help. A Security Review from Plan-Net is an independent assessment designed to audit all aspects of information security within your organisation in relation to both CoCo and ISO 27001 - the guiding standard for CoCo compliance.

A comprehensive review flagging up problem areas in addition to recording all instances where your information security is working well is not only the most appropriate starting point for achieving and maintaining CoCo compliance but also a cost-effective way to gain an understanding of the level of protection your organisation currently enjoys.

Why Plan-Net? 

As the Code of Connection (CoCo) is aligned with ISO 27001 security controls Plan-Net are perfectly placed to offer assistance in compliance to (or exemption from) the standard. Having also worked closely with NHS Trusts to help them gain and retain access to the NHS N3 network and with Police Services across the country to ensure adherence to the ISS4PS we are well versed in delivering standard compliance to Public Sector organisations across the UK.

Call the team on 020 7353 4314 or click here for more information.