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Guidance

Connected Places Cyber Security Principles

Secure design, build and management of public realm technology, infrastructure, and data-rich environments for local authorities.

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#1 Understanding your connected place and the potential impacts

The most important first step is to gain a clear and complete understanding of your connected place goals and ambitions. This will help determine which parts are critical and identify:

  • Who has overall responsibility and accountability for your connected place?
  • What dependencies does your connected place have (including dependencies on other systems or suppliers)?
  • What is dependent on your connected place? What obligations do you have to the surrounding area or your citizens?
  • What will your sensor and internet of things (IoT) network look like? Where will your sensors and IoT devices be placed?
  • What data will be collected, processed, stored, and shared (such as information about citizens, area infrastructure, and key operational data)?
  • What staff, expertise, infrastructure, and facilities are needed for your connected place to understand, design, and manage your connected place's operations effectively?
  • How does your operational security work overall?

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