NCSC releases Cyber Assessment Framework V4.0
06/08/2025 | NCSC
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has updated its Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) to help critical national infrastructure (CNI) providers manage evolving cyber threats. The latest version, CAF v4.0, includes four key changes. A new section has been added to deepen understanding of attacker methods and motivations, aiming to improve cyber-risk decision-making. Another new section focuses on securely developing and maintaining software used in essential services. The guidance on security monitoring and threat hunting has also been updated to enhance threat detection capabilities. Lastly, the framework now includes expanded coverage of cyber risks specifically related to artificial intelligence.
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