Defence and Tier 1 aerospace companies need to know the highly sensitive data they share with CNC suppliers is safe. To this end, M-CNC have attained JOSCAR registration and Cyber Essentials Plus certification – a must have for CNC suppliers to these prestigious industries.
What is JOSCAR?
JOSCAR stands for the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register. It is a compliance register used by many companies in the UK defence, security, and aerospace sectors. To be become JOSCAR registered, a business must successfully pass an in-depth assessment on areas including IT security, quality management, finances, and more.
JOSCAR status is becoming increasingly popular for both defence buyers and suppliers, as it immediately demonstrates security in vital areas of compliance, traceability, and quality management.
Why is JOSCAR important to defence buyers?
1. Supply chain resilience
Being JOSCAR registered demonstrates to our customers that we have a robust supply chain and meet the strict deadlines demanded by the defence industry. We have solid contingency plans in place and can effectively manage any disruptions that might occur in our supply chain.
2. Compliance with industry standards
Suppliers can only become JOSCAR registered by complying with regulatory standards and the strictest cybersecurity regulations. This reassures customers that defence components manufactured by registered suppliers like us meet all the necessary quality and security regulations.
This compliance works both ways, as it also protects the reputation of defence companies who only trust manufacturing to JOSCAR registered suppliers. Getting involved with an unvetted, substandard supplier could potentially damage a company’s otherwise stellar reputation.
3. Industry quality assurance and trust
The JOSCAR network connects trusted businesses within the defence and aerospace industries, creating opportunities for collaboration. This quality assurance takes some of the uncertainty out of acquiring new suppliers, and enables buyers to expand their supply chain with confidence and trust.
Being JOSCAR-registered means M-CNC have already been pre-vetted by the biggest names in defence, including BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce. It’s a shorthand that tells industry-leading procurement teams that, when they need components manufactured, we are a partner they can trust with their IP.
4. Time efficient and cost saving
Choosing a JOSCAR approved supplier simplifies the procurement process, saving time that would otherwise be spent doing in depth vetting and due diligence.
Relying on the JOSCAR network also reduces the risk of buyers falling prey to unreliable suppliers, leading to non-compliance issues that waste time and money.
What is Cyber Essentials Plus?
Since 2023, M-CNC have been Cyber Essentials Plus certified. This is more than a basic firewall; Cyber Essentials Plus is a government-backed level of certification that proves our systems are hardened against cyber-attacks and constantly evolving to keep ahead of the latest threats.
Cyber Essentials Plus certification demonstrates independently assessed assurance of a business’s cybersecurity levels. A business can only attain this certification by passing an audit by independent external assessors.
This certification is also reassessed and renewed every year, so buyers can rest assured that certified suppliers are continuing to maintain superior levels of cybersecurity.
Why is Cyber Essentials Plus important to defence buyers?
Defence buyers need to know that their top-secret designs are safe. When a supplier is entrusted with such sensitive intellectual property (IP), the strength of their cyber defence cannot be in question.
Our Cyber Essentials Plus certification tells our customers that we protect their ideas and IP as carefully as we machine their parts. From the moment a design CAD file is shared with us until the last component is delivered, its protection whilst under our care is unquestionable.
