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Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) for UK MOD suppliers

Whether you’re working towards DCC Level 0, 1, 2 or 3, we support you from implementation through to certification. Helping UK defence suppliers meet MOD supply chain requirements without the guess-work.

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Levels 0-3 Covered | 100% Success Rate | 10+ Years Defence Experience

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MOD work shouldn’t mean rebuilding cyber assurance every time

Tendering for MOD work still means repeated Supplier Assurance Questionnaires, often recreated for each contract.


Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) is the MOD-aligned assurance framework, bringing clearer levels, and only needs to be completed once every 3 years, for all your contracts.

Level 0-3 Covered

Our team covers Implementation & Certification across Levels 0–3. Whether you know the level you require and are looking for costs and timeframes, or need advice on which level is right for you, our team is on hand to help.

Level 0

Level 0 of the DCC requires the organisation to have Cyber Essentials Basic, along with 2 other controls. The Applicant Guide can be found here.

Level 1

Level 0 of the DCC requires the organisation to have Cyber Essentials Basic, along with 2 other controls. The Applicant Guide can be found here.

Level 2

Level 0 of the DCC requires the organisation to have Cyber Essentials Basic, along with 2 other controls. The Applicant Guide can be found here.

Level 3

Level 0 of the DCC requires the organisation to have Cyber Essentials Basic, along with 2 other controls. The Applicant Guide can be found here.

Why Choose 3CT?

As specialist compliance consultants, we can help your organisation achieve certification in a timely manner, making the framework work for your business.

10+ Years Defence Experience

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100% Success Rate

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Level 0-2 Certification Body

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UK Based Team

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Defence Cyber Certification FAQs

Common questions on Defence Cyber Certification, what the levels mean, and how implementation through to certification works.

Does DCC use the same questions as the MOD SAQ?

Yes, although there may be small differences due to the syncing of different updates and versions.

What is the benefit of getting this certification?

This certificate will cover all of your contracts to the certified level, streamlining the process by requiring only one assessment to cover multiple contracts, rather than conducting separate assessments for each contract.

I have other certifications; do I need this one?

Applicants may still tender for MOD contracts via the normal MOD process, DCC is not mandatory at this stage however this is likely where MOD contracts will be moving to for pre-requisites. As of January 2027, level 0 will be mandatory for all MOD suppliers.

Where did the DCC come from?

The MOD and IASME created an assessment and certification against the DefStan 05-138 i4.

Where can I find mapping of Defstan 05-138i4 and other standards?

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mapping-document-cyber-security-for-defence-suppliers-def-stan-05-138-issue-4

Book Your Free Call To Discuss DCC & Get MOD Ready

Book a free 30-minute discovery call with a member of the team to discuss your Cyber Security needs. ‍

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