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Welcome to our program dedicated to enhancing cyber security and supporting you take proactive steps to safeguard your digital assets and protect against threats.
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It's crucial to prioritise cyber security measures to minimise any disruptions or damages, stemming from fraud or cyber incidents which can have significant consequences for your organisation's financial health.
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By implementing effective cyber security measures, you can prevent unauthorised access to vital infrastructure, systems, and data. Additionally, you'll mitigate the risk of personal data breaches, preserving customer trust and your business's reputation.
The good news is that with proper understanding of your risks and vulnerabilities, along with the right mitigations in place, many of these attacks can be thwarted.
Feel free to explore the benefits of our program and take advantage whenever you're ready.
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We are here to help!
In the last 12 months, 32% of businesses and 24% of charities recall a cyber breach or attack.
In the last 12 months, 32% of businesses and 24% of charities recall a cyber breach or attack.
Cyber action plan
Answer a few questions and get a personalised list of actions to help you or your business improve your cyber security.
ncsc.gov.uk/news/cyber-aware-action-plan
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Exercise in a box
An online tool which helps organisations test and practice their response to a cyber-attack. It is completely free, and you do not have to be an expert to use it. It includes two exercises, a technical simulation, and a tabletop exercise. You just need to register for an account.
ncsc.gov.uk/information/exercise-in-a-box
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A board room toolkit
Boards are pivotal in improving the cyber security of their organisations. The Board Toolkit has been designed to help board members get to grips with cyber-security and know what questions they should be asking their technical experts.
ncsc.gov.uk/collection/board-toolkit
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Early warning service
Helps organisations investigate cyber-attacks on their network by notifying them of malicious activity that has been detected in information feeds.
ncsc.gov.uk/information/early-warning-service
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Active cyber defence
This programme seeks to reduce the harm from commodity cyberattacks by providing tools and services that protect against a range of cyber security threats.
ncsc.gov.uk/section/active-cyber-defence/introduction
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Connect inform share protect - CISP Platform
This is a joint industry and government initiative run by the NCSC and a good place for network defenders to find help and speak with like minded people.
ncsc.gov.uk/section/keep-up-to-date/cisp
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Information security policies
In collaboration with information security subject-matter experts and leaders who volunteered their security policy knowledge and time, SANS has developed and posted a set of security policy templates for your use.
sans.org/information-security-policy
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Cyber incident response template
Create your own cyber security incident response plan that will help you respond effectively in the event of a cyber attack or IT event.
secrc.police.uk/post/cyber-incident-response-plan
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10 steps to cyber security
Guidance is designed to help organisations protect themselves in cyberspace. It breaks down the task of defending your networks, systems, and information into its essential components, providing advice on how to achieve the best possible security in each of these areas.
ncsc.gov.uk/collection/10-steps-to-cyber-security
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Test filtering check
Free check to see if your internet connection blocks child abuse & terrorist content
swgfl.org.uk/services/test-filtering
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Configure the O365 Phishing email report button
Set up O365 so users have immediate access to a report phishing button on the toolbar, which will send phishing reports instantly.
ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/configuring-o365-outlook-report-phishing-for-sers
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Police cyber alarm
Police Cyber Alarm is a free Home Office funded tool, which helps businesses understand and monitor malicious cyber activity. The system monitors member’s internet traffic and will detect and provide regular reports of malicious activity to organisations helping them minimise vulnerabilities.
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No more ransom
Law enforcement and IT Security companies have joined forces to disrupt criminal businesses. The goal is to help victims of ransomware retrieve their encrypted data without having to pay the criminals.
