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| 2 | +# Feel free to add content and custom Front Matter to this file. |
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| 5 | +layout: page |
| 6 | +title: Security |
| 7 | +parent: Features |
| 8 | +nav_order: 2 |
| 9 | +permalink: /features/security |
| 10 | +--- |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +NHS Notify is part of NHS England and is built for the security needs of its organisations and services. |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +This means NHS Notify: |
| 15 | + |
| 16 | +- uses the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) self-assessment return and holds the status “Standards Met” |
| 17 | +- is a GDPR compliant service |
| 18 | +- aligns to the Information Security Management System standard (ISO 27001:2022) |
| 19 | +- uses the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) |
| 20 | +- adheres to the 10 National Data Guardian's Data Security Standards |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +NHS Notify also has approaches for: |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +- identity and access management |
| 25 | +- risk assessments |
| 26 | +- network security |
| 27 | +- security groups and policies |
| 28 | +- secure development practices |
| 29 | +- data protection |
| 30 | +- patch management |
| 31 | +- security monitoring and logging |
| 32 | +- secure configuration |
| 33 | +- regulatory compliance |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +## Identity and access management (IAM) |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | +NHS Notify: |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +- implements strong authentication methods, including multi-factor authentication |
| 40 | +- uses identity and access controls to ensure least privilege access |
| 41 | +- regularly reviews and audits user access permissions |
| 42 | + |
| 43 | +## Risk assessments |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +NHS Notify uses risk assessments to: |
| 46 | + |
| 47 | +- identify and assess potential cybersecurity risks |
| 48 | +- evaluate the impact and likelihood of various cyber threats |
| 49 | + |
| 50 | +## Network security |
| 51 | + |
| 52 | +NHS Notify maintains network security by: |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +- configure and managing virtual networks securely |
| 55 | +- using firewalls, network security groups, and other tools to control and monitor inbound and outbound traffic |
| 56 | +- implementing Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) for private network environments |
| 57 | +- performing intrusion detection and prevention monitoring to identify and respond to potential threats via the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +## Security groups and policies |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +NHS Notify: |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +- defines and enforces security groups and policies |
| 64 | +- restrict communications between different components in the cloud environment |
| 65 | +- regularly reviews and updates security group configurations |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +## Secure development practices |
| 68 | + |
| 69 | +NHS Notify develops its service securely by: |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +- following secure coding practices for applications. |
| 72 | +- conducting regular security assessments, code reviews, and testing |
| 73 | +- implementing continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) security controls within the pipeline |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +## Data protection |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +NHS Notify protects data by: |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +- encrypting sensitive data, both in transit and at rest |
| 80 | +- using encryption mechanisms provided by cloud service providers |
| 81 | +- managing and controlling encryption keys |
| 82 | +- performing regular data backups and storing it securely |
| 83 | + |
| 84 | +## Patch management |
| 85 | + |
| 86 | +NHS Notify: |
| 87 | + |
| 88 | +- regularly updates and patches software, systems and makes use of server-less technology |
| 89 | +- uses a systematic process for testing and applying patches |
| 90 | +- monitors vendor security advisories for timely updates |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +## Security monitoring and logging |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +NHS Notify monitors and logs its security by: |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +- implementing continuous monitoring for suspicious activities |
| 97 | +- observing and monitoring resources and applications |
| 98 | +- maintaining logs for auditing, analysis, and forensic purposes |
| 99 | + |
| 100 | +## Security configuration |
| 101 | + |
| 102 | +NHS Notify: |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +- applies system hardening |
| 105 | +- ensures that systems and devices are securely configured |
| 106 | +- disables unnecessary services and features |
| 107 | +- regularly audits and updates configurations to align with security best practices |
| 108 | + |
| 109 | +## Regulatory compliance |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +NHS Notify stays compliant with relevant data protection and cybersecurity regulations by: |
| 112 | + |
| 113 | +- staying informed |
| 114 | +- conducting regular audits |
| 115 | +- carrying out penetration testing to check for adherence to compliance requirements |
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