What is the Public Services Network?
The PSN CoCo succeeds the Government Connect Secure Extranet (GCSx) and Government Secure Intranet (GSi). It’s a UK Government Wide Area Network that enables connected organizations, including local authorities and central government, to communicate electronically and securely at low protective marking levels. The Code of Connection (CoCo) provides a minimum set of security standards that organizations must adhere to when joining the Public Services Network.
Fortra’s Digital Guardian can help you comply with the Public Services Network
Fortra's Digital Guardian assists organizations in achieving and maintaining compliance with the Public Service Network (PSN) requirements by providing advanced data protection and security capabilities that align with the stringent standards set by the UK government for public sector organizations.
Data encryption
Digital Guardian provides comprehensive encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, ensuring that sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access. The platform’s encryption capabilities help organizations meet PSN requirements by safeguarding data across all environments.
Audit Trails
Digital Guardian continuously monitors all data movements and user activities, creating detailed audit logs that track interactions with sensitive information. These logs are essential for demonstrating compliance with PSN requirements and can be used in audits to verify that data handling processes meet government standards.
Incident detection and response
Digital Guardian’s real-time threat detection and automated incident response capabilities help organizations quickly identify and mitigate security incidents.
Policy enforcement
Digital Guardian enables organizations to define, enforce, and manage data protection policies across their entire infrastructure. The platform ensures that PSN-compliant policies are applied consistently, reducing the risk of non-compliance and ensuring that all data is handled according to government standards.
Data loss prevention
Digital Guardian’s DLP capabilities prevent unauthorized sharing, transfer, or loss of sensitive data. The platform monitors and controls data flows across all channels, ensuring that sensitive information is not inadvertently or maliciously shared in violation of PSN guidelines
