Cybersecurity and Working Safely Online

London Business Hub is providing advice and information to help businesses and the self-employed work safely during COVID-19. This week, we provide advice and tips on staying safe online and using social media.

• Securing conference calls
  This blog from the Police Digital Security Centre (PDSC) provides advice and tips on securing conference calls.
• Computer software service fraud
  In this video, the Metropolitan Police explain how to protect yourself from fraudsters.
• Data backup – the last line of data protection defence
  This blog from the PDSC provides tips on backing up and securing your data.
• Cyber protection: Preventing business paralysis
  In this blog, the PDSC provides an overview of why cyber insurance is important.
• Setting strong passwords
  Examples of strong passwords from the PDSC.
• Operating systems
  Advice on how to update your operating system from the PDSC.

The PDSC has published a series of infographics to help you find your privacy settings on the following social media sites:

• YouTube
• TikTok
• Houseparty
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

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.