Background
System Readiness Levels (SRLs) are an analysis of key outputs of an equipment acquisition project structured in such a way as to provide an understanding of work required to mature the project. SRLs are the MoD's preferred method for undertaking IPT self analysis of key phases of an equipment acquisition programme (Initial Gate, Main Gate, Release to Service). This analysis is achieved using a matrix to capture these key outputs and understand how they should mature over time.

The MoD have currently no formal and consistent means for IPTs to judge the maturity of security programmes as there is no formal SRL entry for Security. The ASSC has been requested to organise and review the introduction of a formal Security SRL entry.

Phase 1
The ASSC will organise a review of preliminary Security SRL entries with appropriate CIS security expertise. The revised entries will be submitted for inclusion in the next update of the SRL Tool.

Phase 2
Under the Information Assurance and Security Policy Development Project, the ASSC aims to create a top level CIS Security Lifecycle Process (against the CADMID cycle) outlining activities, milestones and key deliverables for IPTs at different stages of the acquisition process.

Following this development, a further review of the Security SRL entries will be undertaken. The revised entries will be submitted for inclusion in the next update of the SRL Tool.

Point of contact : Cobham Technical Services, Tel: +44 (0)1372 367141, era.assc@cobham.com