What is Defence Cyber Certification (DCC), and what does it mean for organisations working in the UK defence supply chain?In this episode of The Briefing Room, we explain Defence Cyber Certification, the four DCC levels (0–3), how it compares with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, and what defence suppliers should know before applying.Host Karl Rees is joined by Colin Cusack, a DCC assessor at CDS Defence & Security, to break down the Ministry of Defence's cyber certification scheme into simple, understandable terms.Designed to strengthen cyber resilience across the UK defence supply chain, DCC provides organisations with a way to independently demonstrate that they meet the appropriate cyber security requirements for their work.We explore why the scheme was introduced, how assessments work, what evidence organisations need to provide, and why preparing early can make the certification process much easier.CDS Defence & Security is an approved DCC Level 1 Certification Body, authorised to assess and certify organisations at Levels 0 and 1.FIND OUT MORECDS Defence & Security – Defence Cyber Certification:https://www.cdsds.uk/news/cds-ds-becomes-a-defence-cyber-certification-dcc-level-1-certificate-bodyIASME – Defence Cyber Certification:https://iasme.co.uk/defence-cyber-certification/Official MOD Cyber Security Model guidance:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cyber-security-modelCertification requirements and MOD expectations may change over time. Always check the latest official guidance and your contractual requirements.ABOUT THE BRIEFING ROOMThe Briefing Room is a podcast from CDS Defence & Security, where we break down complex topics across defence, cyber, engineering, training and security into simple, understandable conversations.Subscribe for more discussions with industry experts, practical insights and real-world experiences.#DefenceCyberCertification #CyberSecurity #DefenceSupplyChain #TheBriefingRoom #CDSDefenceSecurity