Advice for Individuals and Businesses based on training from the Digital Police Community Support Officer Presentation Contents Need for Cyber Security Threats Hacking Malware Phishing Stay Secure ID: 1028335
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1. Cyber Security AwarenessAdvice for Individuals and Businesses(based on training from the Digital Police Community Support Officer)
2. Presentation ContentsNeed for Cyber SecurityThreats:HackingMalwarePhishingStay SecureInternet ShoppingInternet BankingPersonal PrivacyPublic Wi-FiPasswordsRouterInternet of Things (IOT)QR CodesSupport & Resources
3. Why is Cyber Awareness Important?Cyber crime is a growing trendRaise awareness of threats As with most crimes the police can’t tackle this problem aloneTo encourage reporting Promote Government backed scheme ‘Cyber Essentials’Cyber crime is massively under reported.
4. How Cyber crime affects the UKApproximately 12.5% of the UK economy is online which is one of the biggest in the world.It poses a risk if the correct security measures aren’t taken.In 2016 49% of businesses were breached. It’s not a matter of if but when.According to an Office for National Statistics Survey, there were almost 6 million Cyber Crime and Fraud offences in 2016, which means these crime types now make up half of all crime in England and Wales. That’s 1/10 of people in England and Wales.
5. Who is doing the hacking?
6. HackingFinancial (theft, fraud, blackmail)Political /state (state level/ military)Fame/ kudos (fun/ status)Hacktivism (cause)Pen testers (legal hacking)PoliceInsiderBusiness
7. Common threats - RansomwareNormally loaded onto a computer via a download/attachment/link from an email or website. Will either lock the screen or encrypt your data.Once Ransomware is uploaded on your computer/tablet/phone it is very difficult to remove without removing all of the dataWannacry attack 2017 - One of the biggest cyber attacks to occur. Is said to have hit 300,000 computers in 150 countries.Companies affected include; NHS, Renault, FedEx, Spanish telecoms and gas companies, German railways.
8. Ransomware More than a third of NHS trusts in England and Wales were affected with over 6,800 operations cancelled.
9. How to tackle Ransomware Back up- Keep a backed up copy of your data. Ensure its not permanently connected to the network.Patch- Keep your software up to date. Wannacry was successful as those affected computers hadn’t updated. The update contained a fix for the problem.Attachments- Don’t click on links from emails/SMS as this could easily be from an untrusted source and contain malware like Ransomware
10. PhishingIs the attempt to obtain sensitive information by deception. They will be after your login credentials, payment card details or to upload malware to your computerThe email will normally impersonate a genuine company or person. How to tackle the problemDon’t click any links on an email unless you can guarantee who its from.Use a trusted method of contacting the company via a phone number, app or website.Mark the email as spam and contact the organisation.
11. What to look out for when shopping on the internet?Ensure you’re on the correct websiteHTTPS and the padlock- The ‘S’ stands for secure, this means you have a secure connection to the website. This should prevent a ‘man in the middle’ attack. It encrypts your data and the receiver will be able to decrypt it but if it is a fraudulent website they will still obtain your information.Use a credit card/ PayPal when conducting online transactions.
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16. Public Wi-FiMay not be trustworthy. They could share your information to other companies who operate in countries without any data protection.You may not know who is watching you whilst you’re online.What to do and not do toDon’t use online banking. Use your own data.Don’t conduct any purchases Use a virtual private network (VPN)
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20. Passwords AdviceUse 1 password per account.Three random words is the NCSC’s advice. Capitals, special characters and numbers is your own choice.If you follow this advice your passwords security will be significantly increased against a brute force attack.Password managers can be helpful to store your passwords.
21. AdviceIn the physical world we’re good at protecting ourselves and our property, we need to replicate this in the digital world.80% of cyber-crime is preventable. QR Codes
22. AdviceUpdate and migrateActivate your firewallStaff awareness Data encryptionUser accounts privileges i.e adminCyber insurancePrepare Plan
23. You are the best defence!Technology is only a small part of Cyber DefenceYou are the most important person – protect yourselfFor businesses the most important and best defence is Cyber Security Aware employees – train your staff Always be aware!Always be on your guard!
24. What support is there for Businesses and the Public?
25. Reporting CybercrimeOnline fraud is to be reported to Action Fraud. They’re the national reporting mechanism for fraud. Via; www.actionfraud.police.uk Or 0300 123 2040Can be reported 24/7 via the website.
26. Nation Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)National Cyber Security Centrehttps://www.ncsc.gov.uk/https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/smallbusiness
27. ResourcesCyber Aware (www.cyberaware.gov.uk)
28. ResourcesGet safe Online (www.getsafeonline.org)
29. ResourcesCyber essentials (www.cyberaware.gov.uk/cyberessentials)Government back scheme created by NCSCTick list and if followed will increase a companies online securitySome governmental contracts require Cyber essential certification
30. ResourcesWWW.NCSC.GOV.UK/CISPCiSP is a joint industry and government initiative set up to exchange cyber threat information in real time, in a secure, confidential and dynamic environment, increasing situational awareness and reducing the impact on UK business.
31. We hope this information has been helpful.Remember: You can find more guides and helpful websites on the Tamworth Borough Council website.(If you have not opened this presentation from the Cyber Awareness page, use the Search function on the site to find more information; type: Cyber in the search box), orClick here to open the Cyber Awareness pageThank you