Cyber risk affects everyone who uses online devices and Covid-19 has seen more people spending more time online, and more businesses transition from the physical to the digital world.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) launched a Cyber Aware campaign on 4 December 2020. This is a national advertising campaign that aims to help individuals and businesses protect themselves online. The second phase of the campaign is due to launch at the end of February 2021. This will target sole traders and micro businesses in the UK (those with between one and nine employees).
The campaign is being delivered by the NCSC in partnership with the Cabinet Office, Department for Culture Media and Sport and the Home Office.
At the heart of the Cyber Aware campaign are six practical steps developed by NCSC experts, which will help to protect you from the majority of common cyber-attacks. These are:
- Use a strong and separate password for your email and your business-critical accounts.
- Create strong passwords using three random words.
- Save your passwords in your browser.
- Turn on two-factor authentication – where possible
- Update your devices, including business devices.
- Back up your data, including important business data and key contacts.
