Skip page header and navigation
VisitEngland

How to improve your cyber security

VisitBritain/Getty Images

Woman using a laptop behind the counter in a gift shop

Simple tools to help safeguard your business

From checking your cyber awareness to safeguarding your systems, these resources are provided by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) . NCSE supports organisations and the public to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

Useful cyber security resources

Get your Cyber Action Plan

Answer a few simple questions to generate a Cyber Action Plan with a tailored list of actions to help protect your business.

Check your cyber security

Use the Check Your Cyber Security Service to scan internet-connected devices for common vulnerabilities and get advice on how to mitigate risks.

Cyber aware tips

The first step to protecting your business is to safeguard your email and devices. Learn how with this simple guide. Plus: get a free personalised Cyber Action Plan for your small business.

Exercise in a box

Discover how resilient your business is to cyber attacks and practice your response in a safe environment, with this simple online tool.

Small charities guide

Learn how to improve cyber security within your charity, quickly, easily and at low cost, with this simple-to-use guide.

Small business guide

Discover how to improve cyber security for your small business with this straightforward, practical advice.

Cyber essentials scheme

Get your business Cyber Essentials-certified, with this government-backed scheme, protecting your business against common cyber threats.

Training for your staff

Refresh your staff’s cyber-security practices, with this e-learning package covering the how attacks happen and how to fend them off.

NCSC newsletters

Stay up to date with cyber security issues by subscribing up to the NCSC’s range of newsletters, including the Small Organisations Newsletter.

Home-working advice

How to make your business physical and digital.



Security questions to ask your IT service providers.

Video conferencing: security guidance

Guidance to help you to choose, configure and install video conferencing services such as Zoom and Skype.