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<p>The policy set out in paragraph 5.3.6 of the National Cyber Security Strategy applies
to everyone employed by the Home Office, including contractors.</p><p> </p><p>The
Home Office is committed to ensuring that contractors and their staff have a sound
awareness of cyber risk matters and they take all necessary safeguards to protect
the department’s information.</p><p> </p><p>Cyber security awareness, the need to
ensure contractual compliance with Information Assurance standards such as ISO 27001:2013
certification and “Cyber Essentials/ Plus” is included in contract specifications
and reviewed as part of the evaluation process. Contractors must comply with the department’s
IT security policies and procedures.</p>
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