UK National Cyber Security Centre Guidance

Advice on the selection and deployment of Protective Domain Name Systems (DNS).

Activities which organisations must carry out to migrate safely to post-quantum cryptography in the coming years.

Two ways organisations can enable access and maintain the security benefits of zero trust even when parts of the infrastructure can’t implement the zero trust principles.

Detect and prevent malicious software and viruses on your computer or laptop.

Guidance for home users or small businesses who want to reduce the likelihood of being held to ransom by WannaCry (or other types of ransomware).

Advice on the choice, implementation and use of automated vulnerability scanning tools for organisations of all sizes.

How to set up and use video conferencing services, such as Zoom and Skype, safely and securely

Guidance to help you to choose, configure and deploy video conferencing services such as Zoom and Skype within your organisation

Guidance for organisations wishing to deploy products that use IPsec.

Recommended profiles to securely configure TLS for the most common versions and scenarios, with additional guidance for managing older versions.

This guidance is aimed at service owners and security specialists involved in the provision of online services.

How to protect your brand from being exploited online.

There are a number of different architectural models that can be used to design the administration approach for IT systems. This section describes some common approaches and the risks associated with each.

Questions to ask your suppliers that will help you gain confidence in their cyber security.

How to reduce the likelihood of unauthorised content appearing within your organisation’s social media channels.

Use privacy settings across social media platforms to manage your digital footprint.

Many everyday items are now connected to the internet: we explain how to use them safely.

Tips to help you purchase items safely and avoid fraudulent websites.

Managing ‘unknown assets’ that are used within an organisation.

Advice in response to the increase in sextortion scams