10 Steps to Cybersecurity

London Business Hub is providing advice and information to help businesses and the self-employed work online safely. This week, we provide tips on cybersecurity best practice.

10 steps to cybersecurity

The Police Digital Security Centre (PDSC) has published 10 key steps that can increase your cyber resilience and help prevent a cyberattack. The 10 steps are:

1. Taking a risk-based approach to securing your data and system.
2. Cybersecurity engagement and training for people in your business.
3. Asset management to help keep track of your data and systems.
4. Designing, building, maintaining and managing systems securely.
5. Vulnerability management to keep your systems protected and secure.
6. Supply chain security.
7. Incident management.
8. Logging and monitoring procedures to help you detect and investigate incidents.
9. Data security.
10. Access management to control who has access to your systems and data.

Visit the PDSC for resources and support to help you put these steps into practice.

Browse our library of support for more tips and advice to help you work safely during COVID-19. We cover a range of topics to help you identify and prevent common online threats.