Webinar: Defence Cyber Certification- Preparing for Levels 0 and 1

Defence Cyber Certification – Preparing for Levels 0 and 1

If you supply the defence sector, where does Defence Cyber Certification fit into your organisation’s security plans?

For organisations exploring DCC, the first questions are often straightforward. How does it relate to Cyber Essentials? What’s the difference between Levels 0 and 1? And what will you need to prepare before an assessment?

Developed by the Ministry of Defence and IASME, DCC provides a framework for assessing the cyber security and resilience of defence suppliers. It builds on a Cyber Essentials foundation, with requirements that vary according to the certification level.

Defence Cyber Certification – Preparing for Levels 0 and 1 brings together Secarma’s Jen and Jake to introduce the scheme and help organisations understand where to begin.

We’ll explore how DCC builds on your existing security measures, what preparation involves at each level and how to identify gaps before starting the assessment process.

Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026

Time: 2:00pm GMT

Who should attend?

This session is ideal for organisations already working in the defence supply chain or exploring opportunities to supply the sector.

It will be particularly useful for business owners, IT managers, security teams and compliance leads responsible for certification and supplier assurance, alongside those managing defence contracts or bids.

You don’t need prior knowledge of DCC to attend.

What we’ll cover

• What Defence Cyber Certification is and how it fits into the defence supply chain
• How DCC relates to Cyber Essentials and existing security certifications
• The differences between Levels 0 and 1, including the step up in requirements
• How to establish which level is relevant to your organisation and its contracts
• Defining your scope and understanding which functions, systems and services to include
• Preparing the policies, processes and evidence needed for assessment
• Working with internal teams and external IT providers to identify and address gaps
• First steps towards building a realistic preparation plan

Whether you’re responding to customer questions about DCC or planning ahead, this session will help you understand the requirements, involve the right people and focus your preparation.

Book your place here.