Code of Connection (CoCo) Compliance
What is CoCo Compliance?
A Code of Connection (CoCo) is a mechanism
often used where organisations have a requirement to connect their
information systems together, usually to share data or
services. These networks frequently have rigorous governance
processes and standards to give assurance of information security.
In order to connect to many secure networks and systems,
organisations must comply with a Code of Connection.
Connecting to Government Connect Secure Extranet (GCSX)
The GCSX is part of
the Government Secure Intranet (GSi)
community of networks. The GCSX allows Local Authorities in
England and Wales to share data securely with other local and
central government departments. VEGA
successfully supported the Government Connect Programme by
assisting to ensure that all 375 Local Authorities in England and
Wales gained CoCo compliance.
VEGA's Code of Connection (CoCo) Advice Service
VEGA provides specialist expert CoCo
compliance advice to any organisation in gaining and maintaining
compliance and connectivity to secure Government networks such as
GCSX (for local authorities), GSI and GSX (for government departments), and CJX
(for police). VEGA has a proven track record assisting
organisations in completing their CoCos, measuring compliance
against the CoCo and implementing action plans to gain
compliance.
VEGA offers a range of services in the form of
service modules, from which organisations can select the most
appropriate and cost-effective way to gain
CoCo compliance depending on the size and complexity of the
organisation. These services may be commissioned individually,
as a combination, or as a complete end-to-end service package:
- Express CoCo Compliance Review –
a high-level review of current ICT infrastructure against CoCo
requirements, identifying compliancy gaps and areas of concern
- Full CoCo Compliance Review – a
full review of current ICT infrastructure, provision of a gap
analysis of current vs. future compliancy state, identification of
non-compliant areas, and formulation of an action plan to address
these areas
- CoCo Compliance Delivery – following
on from the second module, start-up and management of a project to
deliver the required CoCo compliance, including additional support
such as technical architecture reviews and CHECK IT Health
Checks
- CoCo Compliance Maintenance – for
those clients who are CoCo compliant, our team will evaluate,
assist and ensure CoCo compliance is maintained, via a simple
subscription agreement with VEGA
As an independent consultancy, VEGA is not
tied to any vendor and will recommend solutions which best meet
customer requirements. VEGA consultants have extensive CoCo
knowledge and are experienced in reviewing and advising on CoCo
requirements. Our consultants are also experienced in transferring
their skills and knowledge to ensure that organisations develop
their own understanding of what is required to achieve CoCo
compliance.
Case study: VEGA supports Government
Connect programme
Case study: Surrey County Council – CoCo
compliance
Contact VEGA for more information about
ICT Code of Connection Compliance