Cyber risks
What are cyber risks?
Cyber risks could cause harm if not addressed and could result in serious cyber incidents.
Cyber risks can be an indicator of a security issue or deviation from normal operations and a warning sign of more serious security incidents. Examples of cyber risks include:
- People having the wrong level of access: e.g., someone being able to see confidential data they shouldn’t, or having admin access without needing it
- Serious new security problems: e.g., a widely reported flaw in software we use or a system suddenly showing warnings about vulnerability
- Ransomware or suspicious lockouts: e.g., files suddenly encrypted, strange ‘pay to unlock’ messages, or systems becoming unavailable without explanation
- Issues with an external supplier: e.g., a partner organisation has been hacked, had a data breach, or reported a major security incident that might affect us
Report anything that looks suspicious or that doesn't seem quite right