Guides
13 guides from Cyber Security Alerts.
How to Follow UK Cyber Alerts and Respond to an Attack
Learn how to stay informed about UK cyber threats and respond effectively using government resources and best practices.
Spotting the Signs: A Practical Guide to Identifying Early Indicators of a Data Breach
Learn to recognize signs like system alerts, unusual transactions, and network performance drops to prevent data breaches.
Passkeys and 2-step verification: how to lock down your accounts
What passkeys are, why the NCSC now recommends them over passwords, how they compare with 2-step verification, and a practical order for securing your most important accounts.
Smart devices at home: the UK security law and how to set them up safely
What the UK's PSTI smart device security law requires of manufacturers and retailers, what it doesn't cover, and the NCSC's steps for choosing, setting up, updating and getting rid of smart devices.
Early warning signs of a cyber breach, and what to do in the first 72 hours
The everyday signs that an account, device or network may have been breached, how UK organisations should respond, and when the 72-hour ICO reporting clock applies.
Cyber security certifications: which one to start with
A guide to entry-level and career-stage cyber security certifications for UK learners: what each covers, prerequisites, how they're viewed by employers, free and funded routes, UK Cyber Security Council professional titles, and how to choose.
How to spot and report phishing
The tell-tale signs of phishing emails, texts and calls, how to check a message safely, where to report it in the UK, and what to do if you've already clicked or replied.
Password managers: why and how to use one
How password managers work, whether they are safe, how to choose one, setting it up step by step, passkeys, and how to protect the master password.
Cyber security for small businesses: where to start
A practical, low-cost starting point for UK small businesses: backups, malware protection, updates, passwords and 2SV, phishing, an incident plan, and Cyber Essentials.
🚨 [Breaking News] The Unseen Threat: How Your Smart Home Is Feeding a Global Cyber-Sabotage Network – An Unraveling of the Smart Home Secur
As the world becomes ever more connected, the allure of smart homes has grown exponentially. Consumers are drawn to the convenience and efficiency…
Building a Cybersecurity Portfolio: Essential Skills and Projects
In the highly competitive field of cybersecurity, a compelling portfolio is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether you
The Human Gap in Cyber Resilience: Navigating the Coming Storm
Explore the critical shortage of cybersecurity professionals and how AI can augment human expertise to address the increasing complexity of cyber threats in 2026.
How Alert Fatigue Blinds Cyber Security Teams
Expert Analysis Quick answer: A major financial institution received an average of 450,000 security alerts daily. Imagine trying to find a single venomous