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  4. Understand the Cyber Assessment Framework

Author: Local Digital

Last updated: 2025-09-05

Understand the Cyber Assessment Framework

Learn about the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) for local government and why it is important.

Guidance to help you understand the CAF for local government

About the CAF for local government

Learn how the CAF can support you to assess and improve your cyber resilience.

Overview of the CAF for local government

Find out what's involved in completing the CAF.

Objectives, principles and contributing outcomes of the CAF

Learn more about what underpins the framework.

How the CAF relates to other cyber standards

Find out how completing the CAF alongside other cyber security standards can strengthen your cyber resilience.

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