Standards & policies
Document register.
All 10 Converged Security Framework standards and 15 Board policies, with the version currently in force.
Converged Security Framework standards
| Reference | Title | Version | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCSB-CSF-STRAT | Converged Security Framework: Strategic Standards for Unified Risk Management and Organisational Resilience | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-ST-CSF-001 | Converged Security Framework Main Standard | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-ST-CSF-TRA-001 | Training and Awareness | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-ST-CSF-GLA-001 | Governance and Leadership Framework | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-ST-CSF-TIA-001 | Technology Integration and Architecture | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-ST-CSF-IRBC-001 | Incident Response and Business Continuity Framework | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-ST-CSF-IAM-001 | Identity and Access Management Standard | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-ST-CSF-DPP-001 | Data Protection and Privacy Standard | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-ST-CSF-RMA-001 | Converged Security Risk Management and Assessment Standard | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
| GCSB-POL-CSF-CCSO-001 | Chief Converged Security Officer (CCSO) Policy | 2.0 | 13 October 2026 |
Board policies
| Reference | Title | Version | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCSB-POL-011 | Equality and Diversity Policy | 1.0 | 08/11/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-012 | Malpractice Policy | 1.0 | 08/11/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-013 | Reasonable Adjustments Policy | 1.0 | 08/11/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-014 | Health and Safety Policy | 1.0 | 08/11/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-015 | Quality Assurance Policy | 1.0 | 08/11/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-010 | PGDCSL Recognition of Prior Learning Policy | 1.0 | 06/11/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-009 | PGDCSL Awarding and Assessment Policy | 1.0 | 06/11/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-001 | Governance Charter | 1.4 | 13/10/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-002 | Interim Governance Statement | 1.5 | 13/10/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-003 | Conflict of Interest and Recusal Policy | 1.5 | 13/10/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-004 | Appointments and Vacancies Procedure | 1.2 | 13/10/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-005 | Volunteer Role Policy | 1.3 | 13/10/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-006 | Editorial Independence and Peer Review Policy | 1.3 | 13/10/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-007 | Related-Party and Institutional Impartiality Policy | 1.1 | 13/10/2026 |
| GCSB-POL-008 | Personal Data Breach Procedure | 1.0 | 13/10/2026 |
Standards are also permanently archived with DOIs, listed on the Converged Security Framework page. Proposed revisions are published here only once the Board releases them.