NCSC Publishes Guidance on Digital Forensics and Protective Monitoring for Network Device Manufacturers
London, February 4, 2025 – The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released new guidance to help manufacturers of network devices and appliances improve the security of their products.
The guidance, titled “Guidance on Digital Forensics and Protective Monitoring Specifications for Producers of Network Devices and Appliances,” outlines the minimum requirements for digital forensics and protective monitoring capabilities that should be built into network devices. These capabilities are essential for enabling law enforcement and security professionals to investigate and respond to cyberattacks and other incidents.
The guidance covers a range of topics, including:
- Digital forensics: The ability to collect, preserve, and analyze electronic evidence from network devices.
- Protective monitoring: The ability to detect and respond to suspicious activity on network devices.
- Integration with security tools: The ability to integrate network devices with other security tools, such as intrusion detection systems and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
The NCSC recommends that network device manufacturers implement the following capabilities in their products:
- Digital forensics:
- The ability to collect a complete forensic image of the device’s memory and storage devices.
- The ability to collect and analyze logs and other data from the device.
- The ability to identify and preserve evidence of malicious activity.
- Protective monitoring:
- The ability to detect and alert on suspicious activity, such as unauthorized access attempts or data exfiltration.
- The ability to block or quarantine malicious traffic.
- The ability to generate reports and alerts that can be used for incident response and threat intelligence.
- Integration with security tools:
- The ability to integrate with intrusion detection systems and SIEM systems.
- The ability to share data with other security tools and services.
The NCSC believes that by implementing these capabilities, network device manufacturers can make their products more secure and help to protect users from cyberattacks.
The guidance is available on the NCSC’s website at: [link to guidance]
About the National Cyber Security Centre
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UK’s national authority on cyber security. The NCSC works to protect the UK from cyberattacks and to promote the security of UK businesses and citizens. The NCSC provides advice and support to businesses, governments, and individuals on how to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
Guidance on digital forensics and protective monitoring specifications for producers of network devices and appliances
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