NHS England provides a comprehensive guide to Cyber and data security including content on: 

• incidents and alerts 

• managing security 

• guidance and assurance 

• training 

• campaigns 

• about the data security centre 

• framework agreements 

Advice for patients 

Patients should follow the advice of the National Cyber Security Centre on staying safe online.   

Related GPG content 

• NHSmail 

• Information governance and data protection 

• Smartcards and access control (RBAC) 

• NHS Care Identity Service 2 (CIS2) 

• Social media 

• MS Teams and remote working 

• Medical devices and digital tools 

Other helpful resources 

• NCSC guidance on how organisations can protect themselves from ransomware attacks 

• The Medical Defence Union (MDU), Avoiding email dangers 

• NHS England, guide about warning messages on your email account, Email warning messages 

• NHS England, emails sent causing a nuisance and how to block them Nuisance emails and blocking senders 

• NHS England, frequently asked questions for the security on NHSmail Cyber Security FAQ 

• NHS England, how to report cyber threats from your NHSmail account Reporting Cyber Threats 

• Care Quality Commission (CQC), Business continuity arrangements for emergencies and major incidents