CLAS Consultancy

Why
Public sector organisations need to be sure that their Information Security regime is ‘fit for purpose’ in line with CESG guidance. The services clients request from CLAS consultants are varied. Organisations often take the ‘CLAS’ route as the advice offered can help them with a range of issues such as:

• Risk Assessment and Management (including CRAMM the UK government preferred risk method).
• Security Policy Development consistent with both ISO27001 and HMG Manual of Protective Security.
• Systems and Network Audit.
• Risk Management and Accreditation Document Set (RMADS) production.
• GSI Connectivity Support.
• Compliance with HMG Baseline standards and associated CESG documentation and Memoranda (e.g. Manual V).
• Advice on emerging technologies like the use of biometrics, identity management applications and the provision of technical support to ensure smooth and secure integration with existing applications.
• Training in ongoing compliance with best practice including Business Continuity Planning advice structured according to PAS 56.
• Assurance Services - to ensure that outsourced IT service providers are delivering security consistent with contractual obligations and government standards.
• Perimeter security advice, including assessment of security control requirements.

Business Consultancy
> What
CLAS is the CESG Listed Adviser Scheme.
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> Who
CLAS is specifically aimed at public sector organisations faced with meeting various different government regulations.
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> Why
Public sector organisations need to be sure that their Information Security regime is ‘fit for purpose’ in line with CESG guidance.
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"I have always been impressed with the level of service Sapphire has provided for The essentiagroup and the high standards they adhere to. I would be delighted to recommend Sapphire's services to any organisation..."
Martin Leven, Director of Technology, Essentia Group
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Computer Forensics	ISO27001
Penetration Testing	Remote Access