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Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP)
Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP) template for defence suppliers.
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If a defence supplier does not hold Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) to the required level, then they must submit a CIP.
The Cyber Improvement Plan template for CSM v4 is published on this page, and guidance for completing a Cyber Improvement Plan under CSM v4 is published here: Cyber Security Model.
Updates to this page
Published 27 October 2025
Last updated 17 July 2026
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17 July 2026
The Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP) template has been updated. Guidance on when to submit a CIP has also been amended.
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7 May 2026
A new Cyber Improvement Plan (CIP) template has been uploaded
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27 October 2025
First published.
