DSEI25
DSEI 25 back to insights DSEI 2025: Cybersecurity’s Central Role in the Future Force DSEI 2025 at London’s ExCeL underscored the UK’s commitment to modernising defence not only through cutting-edge hardware, but by embedding cybersecurity and digital resilience at the core of future force development. With the overarching theme of “Preparing the Future Force”, the […]
NCSC CAF Updates
NCSC CAF Updates back to insights NCSC CAF Version 4 Relative to the ever-increasing cyber threat landscape, the NCSC has just launched version four of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). It introduces several key updates aimed at strengthening the cyber resilience of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). Here’s a summary of the major changes: […]
GovAssure Insights
GovAssure Insights back to insights GovAssure Scheme Overview GovAssure is the UK central Government cyber security assurance scheme for assessing public body critical information systems. Launched in April 2023, it replaced cyber security elements of the Departmental Security Health Check (DSHC). GovAssure is designed to provide NCSC and Government Security Group (GSG) with a strategic […]
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
CMMC Insights back to insights Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) to enhance the protection of sensitive unclassified information, particularly Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) within the Defence Industrial Base (DIB). The CMMC ensures that […]
The GREAT British Employers of Veterans
back to insights The GREAT British Employers of Veterans The GREAT British Employers of Veterans programme has today unveiled its 2025 ranking of the UK’s top 50 employers for the Armed Forces community – a prestigious benchmark recognising the organisations setting the national standard in veteran employment. We are delighted to announce that Amethyst Risk […]
SDR 2025
back to insights Strategic Defence Review 2025: Cyber Security Summary This week saw the announcement of the much-awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025. It places cyber security as a cornerstone of the United Kingdom’s national defence policy, reflecting the increasingly contested and volatile digital landscape. As cyber threats from hostile states, criminal networks, and non-state […]
CYBERUK25
back to insights Reflecting on CYBERUK25: Collaboration, Resilience, and the Road Ahead The Amethyst team had the pleasure of attending CYBERUK25 this past week in Manchester – the UK government’s flagship cybersecurity event hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Over three dynamic days, the conference brought together public sector leaders, private industry experts, […]
Knowledge Sharing Workshop
back to insights Knowledge Sharing Workshop As a remote-first cybersecurity consultancy (yes we were doing it long before the Covid pandemic), we’re no strangers to Teams calls and virtual whiteboards. Our consultants are spread across the country – often working directly with clients on everything from security strategy and resilience planning through to governance and […]
Reserves Day
reserves day back to insights Reserves Day (26 June) recognises the valuable contribution Reservists make to our Armed Forces. Created as part of Armed Forces Week (24-29 June), Reserves Day celebrates the men and women who balance civilian life with a military career and are ready to serve if their country needs them. Reservists make […]
Armed Forces Week 2024
Armed Forces Week 2024 back to insights Armed Forces Week (24 – 29 June) is an opportunity to show our support to the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community, from serving troops and reservists, to miliary families, veterans and cadets. The week of celebrations includes Reserves Day on Wednesday 26 June, […]