In today’s ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, it’s no longer a matter of if your organisation will be targeted – it’s a matter of when. And for organisations that form part of the UK’s critical infrastructure – from energy and water to transport and healthcare – the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Recent weeks have seen several major organisations fall victim to devastating cyber attacks, costing them millions of pounds in revenue, severely damaging customer trust and making headlines for all the wrong reasons. These incidents didn’t just affect the organisations themselves – they had serious implications for the people and services that rely on them daily.
At Get Safe Online, we believe that the most effective cyber defence doesn’t start with expensive technology. It starts with people.
Why education matters more than ever
Cyber criminals often gain access not through brute force, but through people’s simple mistakes: a single click on a phishing link, the use of a weak password, or a lack of awareness around suspicious activity.
That’s why cyber education and awareness are critical – especially for CNI organisations, where the consequences of a successful attack can ripple across entire sectors and affect national stability.
By embedding a culture of cyber awareness at every level of your organisation, from the boardroom to the front line, you not only reduce your risk – you also help protect the UK’s wider interests.
How Get Safe Online can help
We’re here to support your organisation with clear, accessible and trusted advice to help you and your teams stay safe online. Here’s how:
- Tailored resources: we offer easy-to-understand guidance on everything from phishing and ransomware to secure remote working and data protection – all tailored to your sector’s needs.
- Staff training and awareness campaigns: our materials can help you roll out effective internal campaigns that promote best practice and change behaviours.
- Executive engagement: cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue – it’s a business risk. We help leadership teams understand their responsibilities and make informed decisions.
- Incident response planning: we provide practical advice on preparing for and responding to cyber incidents, so you can minimise disruption and recover quickly.
Don’t wait for an incident before you take action
The reality is this: a lack of awareness or preparedness can cost your organisation dearly – not just in financial terms, but in lost credibility, regulatory penalties and erosion of customer confidence.
But the good news is, it’s never too late to start building resilience. Every step you take now to educate your staff and secure your systems is a step towards preventing your organisation from becoming the next headline.
At Get Safe Online, we’re proud to support UK business in staying safe, secure and resilient in the face of growing cyber threats.
Start today: www.getsafeonline.org/becomeapartner
