RESIST 3: Building Resilience to Information Threats

Last Updated
26 May 2026
Source
Government Communication Service (GCS), UK Government

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

2. Developing accountability and transparency 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

2D. Report on progress regularly 3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Education Government Justice Local authorities

Role:

Communications Staff Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Eliminate discrimination Foster good relations

Protected Characteristics:

Race Religion or belief

Resource content

UK Government’s systematic framework for public sector communicators on recognising and responding to mis- and disinformation. Covers identifying false narratives, monitoring the information environment, assessing threats, and developing strategic communications responses. Explicitly connects disinformation to community cohesion and civil unrest. Includes the six-step RESIST model, risk matrices, case studies, and a companion quick-reference guide.

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