Publish date: 3 October 2025
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month – a chance for us all to remember the importance of keeping our patient, corporate and personal data safe from threats!
Top tips ✅
- 💪 Use strong passphrases – Use three random words (five characters, separated by spaces) and keep it a secret.
- ❌ Beware of suspicious emails – If you feel an email is suspicious, do not click any links and delete it immediately. If you are concerned, access IT support through the IM Digital Portal.
- 🔐 Lock your device – Always lock your computer or mobile device when you are not using them.
- 🗣️ Check who people are – Ask for identification before giving anyone access to a secure area.
- 📲 Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – It adds an extra layer of protection to your account. Along with your email address and password, you’ll need a second way to confirm it’s really you. For more information about MFA, please visit YourSpace.
Why cyber security awareness matters?
Recently, NHS organisations have seen a big rise in scam emails and pretexting attacks. Pretexting is a type of social engineering, where someone pretends to be a trusted person to trick you into sharing information or taking action. This type of risk is not limited to online – it can take place through other forms of communication, including in person.
Being cyber secure should be as normal as washing your hands. Whether working online or offline, help protect our data by Keeping I.T. Confidential and following cyber security best practice.
For more information, please visit the Digital Zone on YourSpace.