Cyber Confidence in Defence

Protect Your Personal Information

This festive season, don’t gift cybercriminals your personal information. Oversharing online can put both you and others at risk. No matter your role, avoid posting sensitive details such as your location, travel plans or workplace information on social media.

Review your privacy settings to control who can see your content. Remember: safeguarding your personal information is the first step in safeguarding your security.

Strengthen Your Passwords and Account Security

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, whether you’re at home or travelling. Your social media accounts are only as secure as the passwords protecting them.

Use strong, unique passwords that are difficult to guess, steering clear of familiar phrases like pet names or birthdays. Enable two-factor authentication for an added layer of protection.

This is especially important for those in defence or sensitive roles. A strong password is a simple, yet powerful defence for both you and your organisation.

Beware of Festive Scams

Cybercriminals love to play the Grinch during the holidays so be cautious of unexpected links or messages, even if they appear cheerful or offer tempting deals. Phishing scams can target anyone and may lead to stolen data or compromised systems.

Think before you click. staying alert online is a small action that offers big protection for you and your community.

Review Your Online Connections

The holidays are a time to connect with those who matter most and the same principle applies to your social media networks. Take a moment to review your friends or followers and remove any accounts you don’t recognise or trust.

Keeping your online relationships secure helps protect both your personal and professional networks. Starting the new year with a clean, trusted contact list is a meaningful step toward stronger cyber safety.

Start the New Year With Better Online Habits

As the New Year approaches, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your online behaviour. Sharing celebrations and resolutions is fun, but be mindful of what you post. Avoid revealing your location, workplace details or other sensitive information.

Make cyber awareness part of your resolutions as protecting your digital presence is a commitment worth keeping.

For more information, visit the MOD Security & Resilience portal or Cyber Confident Defnet page or get in touch with the team at [email protected] or by clicking the button below!

Remember, the front line is you!