GCSx - Code of Connection (COCO) 4.1
The UK Government Connect Secure Extranet (GCSX)
Also known as GSi - the UK Government Secure Intranet.
To gain access to the GCSx, local government authorities have to comply with the Code of Connection (CoCo).
Solutions & Features
Encryption
Computers, laptops and portable devices used for mobile/home working and data at rest or in transit must be encrypted and that a FIPS-140-2, where data is IL1 'Private' and IL2 'Protect'.
Code of Connection (CoCo)
requirements
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Solution features
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GSE
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GCSX
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GSX
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Protection of data at rest
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File, folder and virtual drive encryption as standard to secure data at the endpoint. |
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Protection of data in transit
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Full-disk encryption and removable media encryption, all versions include encryption for email, files and archives. |
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Use a FIPS 140-2 validated product |
FIPS-140-2 validated.
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Mobile/Home working to use encryption of data at rest and in transit using FIPS 140-2 approved products |
FIPS 140-2 validated, includes
full-disk encryption, removable media encryption and free home use.
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Removable media must be handled in accordance with CESG guidance |
Blocking (IL2, IL3) or forced encryption of removable media devices (IL2). |
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Secure practices for working with
IL 2 'Protect' data.
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FIPS 140-2 validated, includes full-disk encryption, removable media encryption. |
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GSX |
Secure practices for occasional
working with IL 3 'Restricted' data.
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For occasional IL3 data, FIPS 140-2 validated products are normally permitted by operational security policy. |
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