NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)

Working closely with your internal teams, our consultants design and deploy controls aligned with CAF principles, covering governance, risk management, protective measures, and incident response.  

This also includes policy development, technical improvements, and cultural change initiatives such as staff training – all tailored to your sector and maturity level, ensuring that implementation is proportionate and sustainable. Our collaborative approach accelerates progress, builds internal capability, and ensures that CAF adoption delivers real-world resilience and compliance outcomes. 

We’ll conduct a structured review of your existing cyber controls, policies, and practices against CAF requirements, identifying gaps and strengths, then make recommendations remediation and prioritisation, helping you understand what needs to be addressed before undergoing an independent audit.  

This is particularly valuable for regulated entities facing upcoming compliance deadlines - by simulating audit conditions, we’ll help you and your team not only be technically ready, but also confident in your ability to demonstrate compliance and resilience to regulators and stakeholders. 

As an NCSC Assured Consultancy, we provide independent audits to validate your CAF compliance. Our auditors hold chartered credentials and adopt a pragmatic, value-focused approach.

The audit – which is a requirement for many public sector and regulated organisations - covers governance, risk management, technical controls, and operational resilience, producing a detailed report suitable for submission to regulators.

This service offers assurance to oversight bodies and internal stakeholders, confirming that cyber risks are being managed effectively and that the organisation meets sector-specific CAF expectations. 

We help organisations understand the Cyber Assessment Framework and its implications through an introductory briefing session. Delivered by experienced consultants, the briefing covers CAF principles, sector-specific requirements, and common challenges, and is ideal for leadership teams, IT managers, and compliance officers seeking clarity on what CAF means for their organisation.  

The session includes practical advice, examples, and Q&A, helping participants assess their current position and plan next steps. It’s a no-obligation way to engage with our experts and begin your journey toward CAF compliance with confidence. 

We’ll conduct a gap analysis to determine how your current cyber maturity compares to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) requirements through assessing existing controls, policies, and practices, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.  

The output is a clear roadmap for achieving CAF compliance, highlighting priority actions and potential risks.  

If you’re starting out on your CAF journey, or simply seeking to benchmark progress, we can help provide clear, targeted, and proportionate actions – avoiding unnecessary work and helping you to focus on what matters most for resilience, regulatory alignment, and operational continuity.