Cyber Security

Following on from a similar update a few weeks ago, our colleagues at the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have updated guidance for organisations on the steps they need to take to bolster the UK’s resilience against the heightened risk of malicious cyber incidents in and around Ukraine. We know many organisations and businesses in the UK have well laid out plans and good cyber security measures in place, but businesses are being urged to double check their systems and take action now.

While the NCSC is not aware of any current specific threats to UK organisations in relation to events in and around Ukraine, the guidance encourages organisations to follow actionable steps that reduce the risk of being impacted by cyber attacks, including:

• patching systems;
• improving access controls and enabling multi-factor authentication;
• implementing an effective incident response plan;
• checking that backups and restore mechanisms are working;
• ensuring that online defences are working as expected, and;
• keeping up to date with the latest threat and mitigation information.

For further information visit: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/actions-to-take-when-the-cyber-threat-is-heightened where you will find the relevant advice, actions and resources.

We would also encourage you to follow the NCSC’s social media channels: LinkedIn and Twitter for further alerts and updates.

If you have any questions, please contact enquiries@ncsc.gov.uk who will be happy to assist.