Government Security Classifications (GSC) Compliance

What is GSC and Who Does It Impact?

All UK government and Public sector organizations are required to comply with His Majesty’s Government Security Policy, as set out by the Cabinet Office Security Policy Division. The framework requires security classifications to be applied to all government data files.

In 2014 the classification scheme was revised to create just three classification levels for ease of use.

Failure to comply with GSC may result in the loss of reputation for organization and unfavorable press coverage, heavy auditing by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and the potential for fines, legal action or loss of funding.

When an organization is required to classify all their data, the work associated with it can be intimidating.

How Fortra’s Digital Guardian Can Help With GSC Compliance

Real-Time Data Visibility

Provides real-time visibility into data access, usage, and movement, ensuring sensitive information is securely handled.

Policy Enforcement

Enforces strict security policies such as data encryption, access controls, and user activity monitoring to align with GSC requirements.

Audit Logs and Reporting

Offers detailed audit logs and reports, simplifying the process of demonstrating compliance and responding to security audits.

Risk Reduction

Helps reduce the risk of security breaches and non-compliance penalties by ensuring consistent adherence to GSC standards. 

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