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I have summarised a few tips that'll help you along that route. It isn't set and forget, it's a continual process.
Business Essentials for successful Cyber Defence
Simple to say ...
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Top-level commitment to good information security management system - ISMS.
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Information Security baked into company vision for success.
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Robust policies backed up by process.
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The right people and sufficient resources to run the ISMS.
Further reading for businesses
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/10-steps-cyber-security 10 Step Summary 10 Step Executive Summary infographic From the America Bar AssociationGood Cyber Hygiene At home
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Keep passwords simple to remember and difficult to guess, write them down if necessary.
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Don't reuse passwords for important services.
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Switch on auto-update on your devices.
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Email is a common method to spread malware, be aware of phishing.
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Malware and confidence scams are also sent by SMS text, other messaging services and by plain old telephone.
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Challenge telephone calls from people who purport to be from your bank, the council etc. Get their name and obtain the number from an independent source. Phone them back.
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Shred documents containing important information (anything that identifies you, your family, your home, financial details).
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Check your credit history regularly.
More Consumer Advice
https://www.getsafeonline.org/Original WordPress publication ↗
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