Our Mission: Our mission is simple. To provide a foundation of information security guidance and knowledge to anyone who needs it. When it comes to information security, as a community of internet users we are only as strong as our weakest link. As a community of internet users, we all have a duty to assist in the collective prevention of digital crime, as we can all be made to be unknowing contributors and participants if we do not take simple steps to perform simple safeguarding actions. We are dedicated to providing simple to follow and easy to understand guidance for all, with a specific focus on individuals and organisations that can't afford a security team, to help make the internet a safer place to work, play and socialise.
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CyberEssentials is a great starting point for any organisation loing to get to grips with IT Security and Data risks. We highly recommend taking a look at the scheme.
Need a little help to get #CyberEssentials? It can be hard to know who to turn to for reliable cyber security advice. The NCSC’s Cyber Advisor scheme assures industry providers to offer practical support and hands-on help that small organisations can trust 👇
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We encourage UK small businesses to set up a free MyNCSC account and get access to Early Warning, the UK Government service that provides advanced alerts to keep you one step ahead of cyber security threats. Set up your MyNCSC account and get access to Early Warning now. https://lnkd.in/gdd3NEe
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Cyber criminals are active and persistent, so we must be too. Use our Active Cyber Defence services to safeguard your organisation from common threats facing us all
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You think your systems are secure—until suddenly, they crash, and a countdown timer ticks down. Is it too late to stop the ransomware? Not if you act fast. Learn how to recognize the early signs and prevent a full-on attack before it locks you out.
an interesting read for anyone looking to understand the growing and changing risks we face on a daily basis.
We face real and enduring threats from hostile states and cyber criminals targeting our critical national infrastructure. Chapter 1 of our Annual Review delves into the cyber threats facing the UK. Read now⬇️ https://lnkd.in/edg8KbQ7
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We are pleased to announce the publication of the "10 Years of Cyber Essentials" brochure, showcasing the scheme's role in helping to build the UK's cyber resilience. 📣 The brochure offers a comprehensive review of the schemes progress over the last decade, key data and statistics, and highlights the growing community of Certification Bodies and Cyber Advisors. 📈 It also explores impactful case studies, successful initiatives like the Funded Cyber Essentials Programme, and future plans for supply chain security. 🔗 Find out more and download the brochure for free on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSd8-_Js National Cyber Security Centre | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Absolutely - if you get an email that says it comes from trustworthychap@reallyreallytotallylegitimatelymicrosoft.com, all the sender/domain checks can do is verify this; it's still on you to decide if https://lnkd.in/e5kHFw4j is a sender to trust... This is why malicious actors will buy misleading domain names, and phishing emails will come in from email addresses like "desktop.support@windows.euro.365adminsupport.com"; so they can pass the automated DMARC/DKIM/SPF checks
My latest Cybersecurity WTF Rant - What do DMARC, SPF, and DKIM really mean? Are you thinking about the global anti-phishing standards wrong? https://lnkd.in/ehfBpg9F
https://lnkd.in/eQDqm8KD Back in May of this year, the ICO released a report “Learning from the mistakes of others” which contains aalysis of key risks and advice on how to avoid data breaches - I can't overstate just how valuable the ICO advice is, but also how little has changed over the last year. Phishing remains a major risk to organizations, exacerbated by poor password practices and lack of strong Multi Factor Authentication. The growth of AI as a tool, not just in crafting social engineering attacks; whether it be drafting convincing emails, voice cloning, or even AI generated video, but also in attacking/cracking passwords and even in creating whole new risks and vulnerabilities as new systems are adopted, has made the need to get the basics right even more critical: - Use strong, complex, unique passwords - Enable decent MFA that takes account of vulnerabilities and risk - Risk assess new tools, particularly those that use novel technologies such as AI, and take note of new exploits and vulnerabilities.
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You connect with and interact with people differently on each social network 👥 Each social platform is also unique in how you should protect your privacy 🔐 Stay safe on 7 of the top social networks with our guidance⬇️
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If only everything could be broken down into 10 Steps... Fortunately cyber security for larger organisations with 250+ staff can be. Our comprehensive guide includes risk management, training, access management and supply chain security⬇️