Security at the level central government requires
The ABRO sets requirements for protecting classified information. We configure the environment, separate confidential flows and make sure access stays demonstrably limited.
3 levels
Classification of information
Need to know
Access as the starting point
AIVD
Frameworks for state secrets
What the ABRO covers
The General Security Guidelines for Central Government describe how government bodies handle classified information. They determine how information is classified, who is granted access and which cryptography is permitted.
In practice this means strict separation between information flows, logging of every access and clear agreements with suppliers. We make sure those requirements are built into the technology, not just written down.
Who do the guidelines apply to?
The ABRO applies to central government bodies and to parties that work with classified information on their behalf.
- Ministries and national services
- Agencies handling state secrets
- Defence and security services
- Suppliers with classified data
- Partners with access to government systems
- Data centres for government housing
What we work on
We translate the guidelines into a workable design without sacrificing usability altogether.
Classification
- Classification of information flows
- Separation per classification level
- Documented ownership
Access and crypto
- Need-to-know access model
- Approved cryptography
- Logging and access review
Incidents and suppliers
- Incident reporting procedure
- Assessment of suppliers
- Periodic re-assessment
How we run an ABRO programme
We work closely with your security officer and document every step, so the assessment holds no surprises.
Analysis
We determine which information flows are classified and which requirements apply to them.
Design
We design a separated environment with appropriate access and cryptography.
Build
We build the environment, set up logging and test the separation between flows.
Assessment and upkeep
We support the assessment and keep the design current when things change.
Manage classified information safely
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