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Phishing emails, scam phone calls, and malware are just a few of the ways we can be targeted online, and the threat evolves every day. That’s why it’s so important that we know what to look out for, and how to defend ourselves.
The Dorset Police Cyber Crime Unit are part of the national Cyber Protect network. They can access national resources and are up to date with the latest guidance and threat assessments released by the National Cyber Security Centre.
The cyber crime unit provide a variety of events to suit businesses, charities, community groups, and other organisations.
They can tailor sessions to suit your requirements and can provide anything from a lunchtime drop-in session to a half day training event.
The sessions cover topics such as:
The sessions can be online or face-to-face. They are totally free of charge.
Police CyberAlarm is a free tool funded by the Home Office that helps your business or organisation monitor and report the suspicious cyber activity it faces.
Police CyberAlarm monitors inbound traffic on your organisation’s firewall. It can help you (and police) spot a possible attack in progress, or the signs that one may be being prepared for.
Since launched it has identified over a billion suspicious events resulting in reports and advice being given to members, enabling them to take action to prevent a successful attack.
The South West Cyber Resilience Centre is a non-profit partnership. It is funded by the Home Office and regional police forces.
SWCRC support businesses and charities to become more cyber resilient. The core membership level is free to join.
A collection of recommended resources to help improve cyber awareness and cyber readiness for individuals and organisations.
Cyber advice for individuals, businesses and professionals
The UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime
Advice to help consumers protect themselves from financial fraud
Determine whether an investment or pension opportunity is genuine
Search to see if your personal details have been compromised
A quiz and helpful tips to spot fraudulent emails
A Government backed scheme that helps protect your organisation
CiSP provides an early warning of cyber threats