Resources
Cyber Security Resources
Practical guides, checklists and tip sheets to help your business stay secure. Written by our cyber security team based on the threats and questions we see most often.
Certifications & standards we support
Government-backed certification covering the five key controls that protect against the most common cyber attacks.
An independently verified version of Cyber Essentials, with hands-on technical testing of your systems.
Guidance and support to help your organisation meet its data protection obligations under UK GDPR.
Support for schools and education providers working towards the Department for Education cyber security standards.
Threats & awareness
Recognising phishing emails
How to spot phishing attempts, what to do if you receive one and how to report it.
Social engineering attacks explained
The tactics attackers use to manipulate people into giving up information or access.
Ransomware: what it is and how to protect yourself
How ransomware works, how it spreads and the steps businesses can take to reduce risk.
Cyber security awareness for staff
A one-page summary of the most important security habits for all employees.
Passwords & access
Creating strong passwords
What makes a password strong, how to remember them and why password managers matter.
Setting up multi-factor authentication
A step-by-step guide to enabling MFA on common business accounts and services.
Privileged access management basics
Why limiting admin access reduces risk and how to implement least-privilege principles.
Managing user offboarding securely
The security steps to take when an employee leaves — accounts, devices and data.
Compliance & frameworks
Cyber Essentials explained
What Cyber Essentials is, what it covers and how to achieve certification.
UK GDPR and cyber security
How data protection law intersects with cyber security and what businesses must do.
DfE cyber security standards for schools
An overview of the Department for Education cyber security standards and how to meet them.
NCSC Small Business Guide summary
The key actions from the NCSC Small Business Guide and how In4ra can help you implement them.
Monitoring & response
What is a security incident?
How to define, classify and respond to security incidents in a small business context.
Building a basic incident response plan
A practical template for small businesses to follow when a security incident occurs.
Log monitoring and alerting basics
Why logging matters, what to log and how to set up basic alerting for unusual activity.
What to do if you have been hacked
Immediate steps to take if you suspect your systems or accounts have been compromised.
Network & device security
Securing your business Wi-Fi
Best practices for business wireless networks, including guest network separation.
Mobile device management (MDM) basics
How MDM works and why it is important for businesses with mobile workers.
Patch management: keeping software up to date
Why patching matters, how to manage it and what happens when it is neglected.
Endpoint protection for small businesses
Choosing and configuring antivirus and endpoint detection tools for business devices.
Training & culture
Running a cyber security awareness programme
How to build a culture of security awareness in your organisation without overwhelming staff.
Simulated phishing campaigns
What simulated phishing tests are, how they work and how to use results constructively.
Remote working security checklist
Security essentials for employees working from home or on the move.
Cyber security for new starters
What to cover in security induction training for new employees.
Need a cyber security assessment?
Our team can carry out a cyber security review of your business, identify gaps and help you prioritise the most important improvements. Get in touch to find out more.
Cyber Essentials certification
In4ra can help you achieve Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials Plus certification — from initial gap analysis through to submission and remediation support.