Who won: CS0853 2026 Red Team Exercise

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A 1+1 contract via the GCA G Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) framework. The PPF requires an annual Red Team Assessment to test its cyber security controls, processes and incident response capabilities through a simulated cyber attack against both its virtual and physical estate. The 2026 assessment is scheduled to commence in October 2026.

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