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How to protect your business from cyber threats

Every business needs digital tools to operate and grow. Learning about online risks and how to respond to them helps you to run and scale your business with confidence.

Protecting business accounts and information

Most businesses use tools that can be exploited by criminals and other hostile actors to access your systems, data or money. Securing your accounts and controlling access can reduce the risk.

Avoiding online scams and fraud

Criminals can trick businesses into sending money or sharing sensitive information through increasingly sophisticated phishing attempts. Make sure you can recognise and avoid these common scams.

Responding to a cyber attack on your business

Problems with access, unusual payment activity or systems not working as you expect can be signs of a cyber incident. Acting quickly can limit damage, reduce disruption and help your business recover.

Protect your business with the free Cyber Action Toolkit

Clear, bite-sized actions to protect your business's money and reputation from cyber criminals, whatever your level:

  • foundation – urgent first steps
  • improver – best practice for devices, data and staff
  • enhanced – ready to respond to a cyber incident
Get your Cyber Action Toolkit at the NCSC website

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