Protecting against online crime - Revision history

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	* Adapting your technology to the new working normal.		* Adapting your technology to the new working normal.
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	* Infrastructure and cyber attacks.		* Infrastructure and cyber attacks.
	* PAS 1192-5:2015.		* PAS 1192-5:2015.
		+	* UK organisations encouraged to review cyber security in response to situation in and around Ukraine.

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	In February 2021, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) introduced a cyber aware initiative designed to empower and enable the public, sole traders and microbusinesses to better understand how to stay secure online and to take practical steps to help do so. Devised by technical experts at the NCSC, the campaign highlights the threat that cyber criminals pose to those who spend more time online.<br />		In February 2021, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) introduced a cyber aware initiative designed to empower and enable the public, sole traders and microbusinesses to better understand how to stay secure online and to take practical steps to help do so. Devised by technical experts at the NCSC, the campaign highlights the threat that cyber criminals pose to those who spend more time online.<br />
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−	~~The increased~~ use of email, online payments, virtual meetings and improved access to loans and innovation grants ~~has brought~~ great benefits to businesses, but it comes with risk of falling victim to cyber criminals. The campaign emphasises that online security is as important as physical security.<br />	+	Increasing use of email, online payments, virtual meetings and improved access to loans and innovation grants brings great benefits to businesses, but it comes with risk of falling victim to cyber criminals. The campaign emphasises that online security is as important as physical security.<br />
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−	Luckily, however, for those work for themselves or run a small business with fewer than 10 employees, there are protective actions that can be taken online according to the ~~Cyber Aware~~ campaign.	+	Luckily, however, for those work for themselves or run a small business with fewer than 10 employees, there are protective actions that can be taken online according to the cyber aware campaign.

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		+	* Adapting your technology to the new working normal.
		+	* Cyber hygiene.
		+	* Cyber-security and phishing.
		+	* Digital Built Britain.
		+	* ICE articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
		+	* Infrastructure and cyber attacks.
		+	* PAS 1192-5:2015.

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−	A cyber aware campaign offers simple steps to help protect the public and small businesses from the majority of preventable cyber incidents.	+	A [https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home cyber aware] campaign offers simple steps to help protect the public and small businesses from the majority of preventable cyber incidents. The campaign is delivered in partnership with Cabinet Office, Home Office and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).

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	In February 2021, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) introduced a cyber aware initiative designed to empower and enable the public, sole traders and microbusinesses to better understand how to stay secure online and to take practical steps to help do so. Devised by technical experts at the NCSC, the campaign highlights the threat that cyber criminals pose to those who spend more time online.<br />		In February 2021, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) introduced a cyber aware initiative designed to empower and enable the public, sole traders and microbusinesses to better understand how to stay secure online and to take practical steps to help do so. Devised by technical experts at the NCSC, the campaign highlights the threat that cyber criminals pose to those who spend more time online.<br />
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−	At the heart of the ~~Cyber Aware~~ campaign are six practical steps which can help protect against the majority of online crime, helping to keep ~~you~~ secure by protecting ~~your password~~, accounts and devices:	+	At the heart of the cyber aware campaign are six practical steps which can help protect against the majority of online crime, helping to keep people secure by protecting passwords, accounts and devices:

−	Create a separate password for ~~your~~ business email ~~account – your~~ inbox contains lots of sensitive information about ~~your~~ business. ~~It’s~~ the gateway to all ~~your~~ online accounts so ~~keep~~ it safe with a strong password that's different to all ~~your~~ others.	+	1. Create a separate password for business email accounts. An inbox contains lots of sensitive information about a business. It is the gateway to all online accounts, so it should be kept safe with a strong password that's different from all others.

−	Create a strong password using three random words ~~– the~~ longer ~~your~~ password, the harder it is to hack. Long passwords can be difficult to remember. But using three random words will help ~~you~~ create passwords that are both long and strong. Start with ~~your~~ most important business accounts, like email.	+	2. Create a strong password using three random words. The longer the password, the harder it is to hack. Long passwords can be difficult to remember. But using three random words will help users create passwords that are both long and strong. Start with the most important business accounts, like email.

−	Save ~~your~~ passwords in ~~your~~ browser ~~– remembering~~ lots of passwords can be difficult, but if ~~you save them~~ in ~~your~~ browser ~~you don't~~ have to ~~and it's~~ safer than re-using the same password for all ~~your~~ accounts.	+	3. Save passwords in a default/preferred browser. Remembering lots of passwords can be difficult, but if they are saved in a primary browser, users do not have to remember them. It is also safer than re-using the same password for all accounts.

−	Turn on two-factor authentication ~~– this~~ free security feature adds an extra layer of protection online and stops cyber criminals getting into ~~your~~ accounts, even if they have ~~your~~ password.	+	4. Turn on two-factor authentication. This free security feature adds an extra layer of protection online and stops cyber criminals getting into accounts, even if they have obtained the password.

−	Update ~~your~~ devices ~~– using~~ the latest software, apps and operating system can fix bugs and immediately improve ~~your~~ security.	+	5. Update devices. Using the latest software, apps and operating system can fix bugs and immediately improve security.

−	Backup ~~– backing~~ up means ~~you~~ always ~~have~~ a copy of ~~your~~ important business data in the event it’s lost or stolen e.g., contract information, customers personal details, key contacts. Make sure these backups are recent and can be restored	+	6. Backup. Backing up means there is always a copy of important business data in the event it’s lost or stolen e.g., contract information, customers personal details, key contacts. Make sure these backups are recent and can be restored.

−	~~Cyber Aware is a cross~~-~~government campaign designed to help keep us secure online. The campaign is delivered in partnership with Cabinet Office, Home Office and~~ the ~~Department for Digital~~, ~~Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)~~.~~<br~~ />	+	-----
−	~~<br~~ />	+	This article originally appeared on the new portion of the ICE website under the headline, '[https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/ways-to-protect-against-online-crime 6 ways to protect against online crime]'. It was written by Simon Barney and published on 24 February 2021.
−	~~You can find out more about how~~ to protect ~~yourself~~ by ~~visiting the NCSC’s Cyber Aware website~~.	+
		+	--[[User:The_Institution_of_Civil_Engineers\|The Institution of Civil Engineers]]
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	The increased use of email, online payments, virtual meetings and improved access to loans and innovation grants has brought great benefits to businesses, but it comes with risk of falling victim to cyber criminals. The campaign emphasises that online security is as important as physical security.<br />		The increased use of email, online payments, virtual meetings and improved access to loans and innovation grants has brought great benefits to businesses, but it comes with risk of falling victim to cyber criminals. The campaign emphasises that online security is as important as physical security.<br />
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−	Luckily, however, for those work for themselves or run a small business with fewer than 10 employees, there are actions that can be taken ~~to protect yourself~~ online according to the Cyber Aware campaign.~~<br />~~	+	Luckily, however, for those work for themselves or run a small business with fewer than 10 employees, there are protective actions that can be taken online according to the Cyber Aware campaign.
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	At the heart of the Cyber Aware campaign are six practical steps which can help protect against the majority of online crime, helping to keep you secure by protecting your password, accounts and devices:		At the heart of the Cyber Aware campaign are six practical steps which can help protect against the majority of online crime, helping to keep you secure by protecting your password, accounts and devices:

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= Introduction =

A cyber aware campaign offers simple steps to help protect the public and small businesses from the majority of preventable cyber incidents.

= Respond to increased online usage =

In February 2021, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) introduced a cyber aware initiative designed to empower and enable the public, sole traders and microbusinesses to better understand how to stay secure online and to take practical steps to help do so. Devised by technical experts at the NCSC, the campaign highlights the threat that cyber criminals pose to those who spend more time online. 
 
The increased use of email, online payments, virtual meetings and improved access to loans and innovation grants has brought great benefits to businesses, but it comes with risk of falling victim to cyber criminals. The campaign emphasises that online security is as important as physical security. 
 
Luckily, however, for those work for themselves or run a small business with fewer than 10 employees, there are actions that can be taken to protect yourself online according to the Cyber Aware campaign. 
 
At the heart of the Cyber Aware campaign are six practical steps which can help protect against the majority of online crime, helping to keep you secure by protecting your password, accounts and devices:

Create a separate password for your business email account – your inbox contains lots of sensitive information about your business. It’s the gateway to all your online accounts so keep it safe with a strong password that's different to all your others.

Create a strong password using three random words – the longer your password, the harder it is to hack. Long passwords can be difficult to remember. But using three random words will help you create passwords that are both long and strong. Start with your most important business accounts, like email.

Save your passwords in your browser – remembering lots of passwords can be difficult, but if you save them in your browser you don't have to and it's safer than re-using the same password for all your accounts.

Turn on two-factor authentication – this free security feature adds an extra layer of protection online and stops cyber criminals getting into your accounts, even if they have your password.

Update your devices – using the latest software, apps and operating system can fix bugs and immediately improve your security.

Backup – backing up means you always have a copy of your important business data in the event it’s lost or stolen e.g., contract information, customers personal details, key contacts. Make sure these backups are recent and can be restored

Cyber Aware is a cross-government campaign designed to help keep us secure online. The campaign is delivered in partnership with Cabinet Office, Home Office and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS). 
 
You can find out more about how to protect yourself by visiting the NCSC’s Cyber Aware website.