DigitalXRAID's Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) service provides expert guidance, preparation and full end-to-end support to help organisations achieve and maintain the required level of cyber security assurance for systems, devices and services handling defence-related information.
DCC is quickly becoming a mandatory requirement for organisations delivering products, services, technology, research or data processing to the Ministry of Defence. Whether DCC is written into your contract, tender documentation, supplier assurance questionnaire or security schedule, DigitalXRAID will help you gain certification efficiently and with confidence.
Why Choose DigitalXRAID for Defence Cyber Certification?
- NCSC Accredited and IASME Assured Provider – Trusted by defence suppliers, prime contractors and organisations handling sensitive defence information.
- Expert readiness and support for DCC Level 0, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.
- Unlimited expert support, advice and clarification throughout the entire certification process.
- Combined DCC and Cyber Essentials Packages – Simplify your journey and reduce duplication of effort with integrated certification packages.
Your Journey to DCC Certification:
- Discovery & Scoping – We determine your contract risk profile and confirm which DCC level applies
- Gap Analysis & Improvement Plan – We assess your current controls, identify gaps in your security measures and build a clear remediation plan
- Documentation & Evidence Creation – We help produce audit-ready documentation and operational evidence
- Cyber Essentials or CE+ Certification – We complete the required Cyber Essentials assessment aligned to your DCC level
- DCC Pre-Assessment – We prepare you for formal assessment with reviews, coaching and readiness checks
- Certification & Ongoing Improvement – We support final submissions and Level 1 certifications, and help you to maintain long-term compliance and maturity
How Your Existing Security Investment Can Support DCC Compliance
If your organisation already has security tooling deployed, such as Microsoft Sentinel, you may already have DCC relevant capability in place. Many of the control requirements under Def Stan 05-138 can be supported by security technologies. DigitalXRAID's consultants can help you to understand how to configure, evidence and get the most from what you already have in place or provide consultancy on what's needed to comply.
Key technology capabilities that map directly to DCC control areas include:
- Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) such as Microsoft Sentinel – Centralised log collection, security event monitoring and audit trail generation directly supports DCC requirements around detecting and responding to cyber security events and maintaining evidence of monitoring activity
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) such as Microsoft Defender – Continuous endpoint monitoring, malware protection and device health visibility supports controls around securing devices, managing vulnerabilities and detecting threats across your estate
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) – Multi-factor authentication, role-based access control and privileged access management tools support DCC requirements for controlling and evidencing who has access to systems and data
- Security Orchestration & Automated Response (SOAR) supported by Microsoft Sentinel – Automated incident response workflows support the incident handling and business continuity controls required at higher DCC levels
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Information Protect – Controls around classifying and monitoring sensitive information support DCC requirements for protecting data
Who Should Use This Service?
- Organisations supplying products, software, components or services to the Ministry of Defence
- Businesses that process, store, transmit or access MoD or defence-related data
- Companies with remote access or system connectivity into defence environments
- Sub-suppliers and prime contractor networks requiring DCC compliance
- Organisations operating within defence manufacturing, R&D, innovation or operational technology
- Businesses wanting to utilise their existing Microsoft Sentinel and other security suite products to comply with DCC requirements
Contact us to secure your place in the MoD supply chain.