Video: What is the Cyber Assessment Framework for local government?
In this short video, we explain what the CAF for local government is, the stages involved, and where to get started.

UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
Laying the foundations for better local public services
In this short video, we explain what the CAF for local government is, the stages involved, and where to get started.
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