Strengthen Your Supply Chain Position with DCC Level 1
If your organisation plays a more active role within the defence supply chain, Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) Level 1 provides a higher level of assurance that your cyber security controls are defined, implemented, and operating effectively.
Level 1 is designed for businesses handling more sensitive information or delivering services directly into MOD contracts. It demonstrates that your organisation has moved beyond basic awareness and has established structured cyber security controls aligned to defence expectations.
For prime contractors and MOD customers, Level 1 provides confidence. It shows that your business understands cyber risk, has implemented appropriate controls, and can be trusted within critical supply chains. Achieving Level 1 strengthens your commercial position. It can support contract eligibility, improve supplier credibility, and provide reassurance to partners who require higher standards of cyber maturity.
As an accredited Defence Cyber Certification Body, we independently assess your organisation against Level 1 requirements and guide you through the process clearly and proportionately. We help you understand what’s expected, identify any gaps, and prepare confidently for assessment.
If defence contracts are part of your growth strategy, DCC Level 1 demonstrates that your business is serious about security and ready to operate at a higher standard.
Take the next step in defence cyber assurance — speak to our team about achieving DCC Level 1.
Matt, Director, Finance
Why Use CCS as your Accredited Certification Body?
Defence Cyber Certification Level 1 carries greater responsibility and visibility within the defence supply chain. It isn’t just about meeting a requirement. it’s about demonstrating capability, maturity, and trust.
Using an accredited Certification Body like CCS ensures your Level 1 assessment is conducted independently and professionally, in line with MOD expectations. Prime contractors and defence customers want assurance that your certification has been reviewed and awarded by an authorised body with recognised expertise.
Level 1 involves more structured controls and clearer governance expectations. Misinterpretation of requirements or incomplete implementation can lead to delays, additional work, or reputational impact. An experienced Certification Body helps you understand exactly what is expected, identify gaps early, and prepare properly before assessment. This reduces commercial risk and protects your ability to bid for, retain, and deliver defence contracts without interruption.
For growing defence suppliers, time, clarity, and credibility matter. An accredited Certification Body provides all three ensuring your certification carries weight and supports your long-term position within the defence ecosystem.
If you are operating at Level 1, your certification should reflect the seriousness of your role.
Choose independent, accredited assurance and demonstrate that your organisation is ready for higher defence cyber standards.
Without suitable protection, on average, organisations take over 200 days to detect and contain a data breach, which dramatically increases recovery costs.
Of data breaches are due to human mistakes, often through users that have not had cyber awareness training with attacks such as phishing or social engineering. Many of these are avoidable.
Studies have found that nearly 60% of breaches exploited known vulnerabilities for which a patch was already available but had not been applied in time!
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