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It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month

Review top tips to help protect yourself from cyber threats in both your personal and work lives.


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Published on 06 Oct 2026 Last updated on 06 Oct 2026
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Keeping safe from cyber threats

Cyber Security Awareness month (every October) is a great opportunity to remind yourself of what you can do to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of cyber crime.

Follow best practice

Re-visit the IT Security best practice page to review and follow the top tips, including:

  • locking your computer/mobile device if you’re away from it
  • using complex and unique passwords for each of your accounts
  • installing software updates promptly to help reduce security vulnerabilities

Continue to stay alert and report phishing

Phishing emails are becoming more sophisticated and harder to spot. Remember – pause, and report anything suspicious so that malicious emails can be blocked.

Deleting it protects you, but reporting it protects everyone.