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Incident Management

The NCSC defines a cyber security incident as:

A breach of a system’s security policy in order to affect its integrity or availability
The unauthorised access or attempted access to a system

Cyber incidents can take many forms, such as denial of service, malware, ransomware or phishing attacks.

Related resources

The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) / NCSC CAF Guidance

The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) provides guidance for organisations responsible for vitally important services and activities.

Incident Response Helpline

If you are concerned your organisation has been the victim of either a cyber or financial fraud attack, you can call the Incident Response helpline. The free helpline will help organisations confirm they have been the victim of an attack […]

Large Organisations

Cyber security advice for businesses, charities and critical national infrastructure with more than 250 employees. You are likely to have a dedicated team managing your cyber security.

Small Business Guide

Five quick and easy steps outlined in the guide could save time, money and even your business’ reputation. The steps outlined can significantly reduce the chances of your business becoming a victim of cyber crime.

How to get cyber essentials certified IASME

NCSC Cyber Essentials Partner the IASME consortium can help your organisation undertake Cyber Essentials certification or if you want to know how you can become a Certification Body.

Cyber Capability Toolkit

Cyber capability toolkit to help organisations develop plans for responding to the threat of cyber attacks.