Basic Steps to Cyber Security – Small Organisation Guide

Cyber security can seem overwhelming for small organisation owners. There are five quick and easy steps that you can take to help improve your organisations cyber security, save money and even your organisations reputation. The guide detailed below cannot guarantee protection from all types of cyber attacks but by following the steps in this guide you can significantly reduce the chances of your organisation becoming a victim of cyber crime.

If you want to further improve your organisations cyber security, you can work towards cyber essentials certification. This scheme has the benefit of showing your clients that you take the protection of their data seriously.

In the Small Organisation Guide;

Step 1: Backing up your data

Things to consider when backing up your data.

Step 2: Protecting your organisation from malware

Easy to put in place tips that can help prevent malware from damaging your organisation.

Step 3: Keeping your mobile phones and tablets safe

Tips that can help you keep your mobile device and the information on them safe.

Step 4: Using passwords to protect your data

Things to consider when using passwords.

Step 5: Avoiding phishing attacks

How to identify the most common phishing attacks.

Actions to take

A list of actions you can take to help protect your organisation from the most common cyber threats can be found in NCSC's Small Business Guide

Resources

Resources you can use to help you protect your organisation.