The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have created six tips to ensure you are doing all you can to secure you and your family online. To learn more about each tip, click the learn more next to each tip to be directed to the NCSC’s website.
1. Protect your email by using a strong and separate password
Cyber criminals can use your email to access many of your personal accounts, leaving you vulnerable to identity theft. Learn more.
2. Install the latest software and app updates
Software and app updates contain vital security updates to help protect your devices from cyber criminals. Learn more.
3. Turn on 2-step verification (2SV)
2-step verification is recommended to help protect your online accounts. Learn more.
4. Use password managers to help secure your passwords
Using a password manager can help you create and remember secure passwords. Learn more.
5. Back up your data
Safeguard your most important data, such as your photos and key documents, by backing them up to an external hard drive or a cloud-based storage system. Learn more.
6. Use three random words when creating passwords
Use three random words to create a password that’s difficult to crack. Learn more.
Personal Cyber Action Plan
Learn how to protect yourself or your small local business with the Cyber Aware Action Plan. Click here to visit the National Cyber Resilience Centre and create a free personal Cyber Action Plan by answering a few questions on topics like passwords and two-factor authentication that will help you improve your cyber security.
Where can I go for support?
The Police and Crime Commissioner funds organisations that provide support services for victims and witnesses in Derbyshire. These are free of charge and are available to anyone who lives in Derbyshire. For anti-social behaviour, these support services are provided by Derbyshire Victim Services.
Derbyshire Victim Services
If you have ever been the victim of anti-social behaviour, Derbyshire Victim Services can provide all the help and support you need. Their local team offers a friendly, free and confidential service to anyone living in Derbyshire. It doesn’t matter if you reported it to the Police or not they are here to help you with any practical advice and emotional support.
0800 612 6505
TEXT ‘DVS’ TO 82228
support@dvssupport.org
Below are a list of other organisations that may be able to provide advice and support:
Get Safe Online
The Get Safe Online website provides practical advice on how to protect yourself, your computers and mobiles device and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and other problems encountered online.
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
NCSC support the most critical organisations in the UK, the wider public sector, industry, SMEs as well as the general public. NCSC provides advice to protect you and your family, and the technology you rely on.
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/you-your-family