The Government Communication Headquarters, GCHQ, in the guise of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has just published a useful and thorough guide for small charities.
Download your copy here…pdf
‘…charities are increasingly reliant on IT and technology and are falling victim to a range of malicious cyber activity. Losing access to this technology, having funds stolen or suffering a data breach through a cyber attack can be devastating, both financially and reputationally’.
Source: Ciaran Martin, CEO of NCSC.
The booklet contains detailed reflection and advice on five key areas of data, ICT and operational practice – all of which can leave you exposed to hackers or the malevolent site visitor.
Calm and clear in its concise advice, the detail of the publication covers…
- Backing up your data
- Protecting your charity from malware
- Keeping smartphones and tablets safe
- Using passwords wisely
- Avoiding ‘phishing’ attacks
‘…good practice will only be effective if everyone plays their part, seeking out and applying relevant advice to help improve their charity’s resilience to the growing threat of cyber crime. Taking even a few of the simple steps recommended in this guide will be a good start to better protecting your charity from harm.’
Source: Helen Stephenson, Chief Executive, The Charity Commission.
We think all charities and social businesses will find this a useful publication, regardless of size.
Calm advice in a frenzied technological landscape is always welcome.
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