Cyber security incidents are a common threat. The 2024 National Cyber Security Breaches Survey found that half of businesses had a cyber security breach or attack in the last year. Social care providers are not immune from cyber-attacks and are just as likely to be targeted as other types of businesses or charities. This is a challenge for all sectors, but for social care it is worse because we are working with personal and sensitive data daily. A data breach can have severe consequences such as reputational damage, financial loss, and distress for both staff and the people you care for.
Launch of eLearning Programme for Senior Data Protection Leads in Social Care
Digital Care Hub has launched a free eLearning programme for senior data protection leads in social care. This advanced course builds on the success of their eLearning for all staff and is designed to help data protection leads understand their responsibilities and build confidence in their role. The course includes four modules covering data protection rights, keeping data secure, threats to data security, and data breaches. For more information and to access the free eLearning, please click here Free elearning for data security and protection leads – Digital Care Hub
Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
If you haven’t completed your DSPT, the DSPT Team at HCPA offers free support to care providers in Hertfordshire and Essex. They can help ensure compliance with data security law, support toolkit completion, and provide policy templates and guidance. Contact them at DataProtection@hcpa.co.uk or call 01707 708018.
Interactive Webinar Series
Join Digital Care Hub’s new interactive webinar series launching in February, where they’ll simulate a hacker targeting a care provider with a cyber-attack. Learn how to protect your organisation from cyber threats in a safe, engaging environment. This will be co-hosted with the Cyber Resilience Centres. Register your interest here Cyber Resilient Care – Cyber Attack Simulations | Eventbrite
Cyber Incident Simulation Game
Join the Digital Care Hub on 4th March, 1pm for the launch of their interactive cyber game for the care sector. Learn to handle cyber-attacks in a fun, engaging way! All care providers are welcome. Register your interest here LAUNCH EVENT: Cyber Game for adult social care Tickets, Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite
Virtual IT
We are proud to work with our strategic partner, Virtual IT, a leading provider of cyber-secure cloud and managed IT services in the UK. They can help with cyber security, digital transformation, and unified communication. To speak with Virtual IT or any other of our strategic partners, please complete this short form https://hcpa.wufoo.com/forms/strategic-partner-expression-of-interest/