Cyber Checklist

Whether you are new to the internet, or you are looking to review and improve your current online protection, Get Safe Online is here to provide you with free, impartial advice to give you everything you need to know about how to use the internet with safety, security and confidence.

Whether you’re using the internet for personal use or your business – or both – our Cyber Checklist has you covered.

Your Personal Cyber Checklist

New to the internet?

If you are new to the internet, we have ten very simple steps to help you get started.

Learn about passwords

Creating strong passwords and keeping them secure is key to keeping safe on the internet. Read our passwords advice to find out everything you need to know.

Use the internet safely

The internet is a fantastic resource for all of us, but there are people out there who use it for malicious or harmful purposes. Read our ‘Safe Internet Use‘ advice on how to stay safe while using the internet.

Banking

Internet banking is a quick, convenient and secure way of looking after and sending and receiving money, as well as for applying for finance and loans. It is also a prime target for cybercriminals. Read our advice on Online Banking and how you can protect yourself while banking online.

Check a website

Sometimes, a website may or may not be what it seems. Before you send personal details or purchase anything, use our Check a website feature to see if a website is likely to be safe or not to use.

Next steps

Take a look at our other advice on how to protect yourself
Watch our advice videos
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Your Business Cyber Checklist

Cyber Essentials

A great step to take to improve your business’ cyber security is to achieve certification in the government’s Cyber Essentials scheme. Cyber Essentials aims to help businesses ensure that you have completed basic security steps that protect your data as well as your customers’, suppliers’ and other stakeholders’ data. Read our advice about the Cyber Essentials scheme and what you can do now to get started.

Information security

As more of us conduct our day-to-day business online, it is vital that we protect our data. We have loads of Information Security advice to help you protect your business from common internet threats.

Staff training

Most data breaches and other cyber incidents today occur because of user error. Find out more about staff training and how it can help improve your cybersecurity.

Next steps

Take a look at our other advice on how to keep your business safe online
Watch our advice videos
Follow us on Facebook for more advice and real time updates on the latest cyber threats.