If you’re using a personal device to work remotely, follow this simple guide to reduce the risk of cyber-threats.
Updates
Keep your device’s operating system (e.g. Windows or macOS) up to date with the latest security patches.
In Windows: Start menu > Settings > Update & Security > Windows update
On a Mac: Apple menu > System Preferences > Software updates
Antivirus software
Ensure your antivirus software on your laptop or PC is kept up to date to protect yourself against cyber-threats.
Strong password
To make your password stronger, combine multiple words, numbers and even symbols to create a passphrase. We suggest joining a sentence so you don’t have to write it down to remember it.
Identify the threats
It’s important to be able to identify threats because cyber-criminals are sneaky and they’ll use names and subject lines you recognise to trick you. Watch this video for tips to stay safe online.
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