Free cyber health checks offer to boost security

Free checks could help people improve their cyber security

A free cyber health check is being offered to 10 island organisations to combat cyber crime.

Jersey Cyber Security Centre has launched its pilot cyber health check to offer "guidance and advice" to help organisations understand cyber security strengths and weaknesses.

It will include a survey to look at the protection they already use such as firewalls, password protection and how staff lock their devices, with a follow-up report offering practical advice to avoid falling victim to cyber criminals.

Matt Palmer, the director of Jersey Cyber Security Centre, said the programme offered "steps organisations can take to better protect themselves against attacks".

meet a certain criteria have to submit applications by Friday, 7 November.

Mr Palmer said: "We know from our work over the last three years that even if organisations are aware of the cyber security risks facing them, they may not have the knowledge or funds to achieve accreditation."

He said the cyber health check was "designed to bridge this gap".

"We've designed the survey to define key terms, and we provide a comprehensive report that explains what steps the organisation can take to better protect themselves against attacks," he added.

Organisations can contact [e-mail] or call 01534 500 050 to register their interest.