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 Ten: Assess where you are with cyber security

"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 Ten:

Systems are constantly changing and updating so it's important to regularly assess where you are with your cyber security and cyber resilience.  If you are a school or multi academy trust you could look at the DfE Cyber Security Standards.  They outline all aspects of cyber security and explain what you should be doing, how to do it and when.  Data Protection have a number of resources and trackers to help with this.  Please contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information. More information can be viewed 👉https://digitalstandardstracker.co.uk/

Organisations can use our simple checklist to determine where you are with cyber security - you'll need to be a customer to view this, but here's a sample question:

(Access to the checklist will be via our Knowledge Bank portal, contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or a demonstration).