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October is Cyber Security Awareness Month: 4. What to do in a cyber attack

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and while we don't think that cyber awareness is something to cover just once in the year, we think it's a good opportunity to publish some information that can be used all year round.
Awareness Day Four: What to do if you suffer a cyber attack

"Wherever there is technology there needs to be cybersecurity"


Implementing cybersecurity best practices is important for organisations of all sizes to protect personal, financial and sensitive information.

Awareness Day Four:

Review our free 'Incident Response Video":



The NCSC  has updated guidance for different types of businesses for respond and recover. Their guidance splits out the different types of attacks and how they should be responded to. 

What to do in the event of a Cyber Attack 

Incidents or attacks where any security breaches may have taken place, or other damage was caused, should be reported to an external body. 

The SLT digital lead will be responsible for assigning someone to report any suspicious cyber incidents or attacks. This person will need to report this to: 

You may also need to report to: 

You must act in accordance with: 

Police investigations may find out if any compromised data has been published or sold and identify the perpetrator. 

m.  Preserving evidence is as important as recovering from the crime.

Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. Report SMS scams by forwarding the original message to 7726 (spells SPAM on the keypad).

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We have a DfE Digital Standards Tracker to help you track your cyber resilience: 

   

Review our Cyber Security Best Practice Area for micro learning, support, guidance and policies:




Why not have a look at our 'specialist' trainer Harry the Hacker :


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