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North West Cyber Resilience Centre

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Helping North West businesses stay safe against cyber crime.

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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Last call out for the brilliant Cyber Security workshop our team will be delivering tomorrow over at MediaCity. Date: Thurs, Nov 20 Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm Location: Host Social, MediaCity, Salford, M50 2ST www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyberproof...
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CyberProof Your Business: How to Survive in the Age of Digital Threats
Cybercrime is costing UK businesses billions. Learn how to protect your SMEs data, customers, and reputation before it’s too late.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
This morning, our team ran a Cyber Breakfast workshop in Warrington, to help small businesses & charities understand the basics of cyber security. We are still running our Cheshire Cyber Security Programme, which offers fully-funded 1-2-1 training: www.nwcrc.co.uk/cheshire
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Join us for a Cyber workshop at the Media City Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub on Nov 20. Learn how to protect your organisation's data, customers and reputation before it's too late. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyberproof... #cybersecurity
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CyberProof Your Business: How to Survive in the Age of Digital Threats
Cybercrime is costing UK businesses billions. Learn how to protect your SMEs data, customers, and reputation before it’s too late.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Thanks to Warrington Worldwide for sharing the news of our upcoming Cyber Breakfast for Cheshire businesses on Friday. Find out more: www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2025/10/29/t...
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Town's businesses and charities invited to cyber awareness event
POLICE and Crime Commissioner Dan Price has invited Warrington businesses, charities and public sector organisations to a Cyber Awareness Breakfast event on Friday, November 14.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Most cyber attacks are basic, the digital equivalent of a thief checking if your door is unlocked. That’s why Cyber Essentials exists, to help you lock the basics and keep your business secure. 🔒 Now, the Cyber Action Toolkit makes getting there even easier. (1/2)
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Huge thanks to the Warrington Guardian for highlighting our upcoming Cyber Breakfast in Warrington with the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire on November 14. Read the full story here: www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/2557822...
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Businesses urged to strengthen cyber defences at Warrington event
BUSINESSES are being urged to strengthen their cyber defences.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Join the Cyber Resilience Network for a free police-led webinar aimed at the UK care sector. The webinar covers learning to spot every day mistakes and embed awareness in daily routines. Date: Tues, Nov 14 Time: 10am-11am Online Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ac261...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Cyber security doesn’t have to be complicated. The Cyber Action Toolkit was built for small businesses who want to take control of their online safety, without needing to be experts. buff.ly/tct0VTy #CAT #CyberActionToolkit #CyberSecurity
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Cheshire businesses - sign up for our next Cyber Breakfast with the Cheshire PCC in Warrington on Nov 14. All the details here: www.nwcrc.co.uk/event-detail...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Most cyber guidance tells you what to do, the Cyber Action Toolkit shows you how. The Cyber Action Toolkit, developed by the National Cyber Security Centre, is a free, step-by-step resource for sole traders to small organisations. buff.ly/tct0VTy #CyberSecurity
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
The National Cyber Security Centre’s new Cyber Action Toolkit is now live. It is now easier than ever for small businesses and sole traders to strengthen their cyber security. 👇 buff.ly/tct0VTy #CAT #CyberActionToolkit #CyberSecurity
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Cheshire businesses & charities - sign up for our free Cyber Breakfast event at Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa on Oct 22. Come along & find out how to protect your business from cyber attacks & cyber fraud - with Cheshire PCC Dan Price. www.nwcrc.co.uk/event-detail... #cheshire #crewe #sandbach
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Our team won a Partnership Award last week at the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) awards. Find out about the award-winning care homes project, with Digital Care Hub in our blog post below. www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/nwcrc-t... #cyberresilience #cyberbreach #cyberattack #cybercrime
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Six out of 10 secondary schools had a cyber breach or attack in the past year - and will continue to be targeted. Any school/college in the NW can sign up for free membership which includes advice & resources. See our website for sign-up. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Six out of 10 UK secondary schools hit by cyber-attack or breach in past year
Hackers are more likely to target educational institutions than private businesses, government survey shows
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month - so now is the time to take a look at your organisation's cyber resilience. Having strong unique passwords is the first line of defence. Read the NCSC's advice around using three random words: www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/t... #cybermonth25
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
⚠️ 35,434 people reported their email or social media account hacked in 2024. ✅ Turn on 2SV and double the protection on your most important accounts. #TurnOn2SV Find out more: stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/protect-your...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Our team are thrilled to be presented with a Partnership award at the NWROCU awards, for their work with Digital Care Hub, delivering Vulnerability Assessments for 10 care homes. Huge congrats Paul, Morgan, Niomie & Lewis. 🏆 #cybersecurity
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Cheshire businesses - don't forget to sign up to our Crewe Business Breakfast where you can find out how to keep your organisation safe from cyber attacks. 🔸 Weds, October 22 🔸 9:30am - 12noon 🔸 Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa Sign up here: www.nwcrc.co.uk/event-detail...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Our next Police Cyber Security Webinar for the Care Sector takes place on 21st October - sign up below. 📅 Tuesday 21st October 10-11am 📲 Personal Devices, WhatsApp & Data Sharing: Are You Putting People at Risk? 🔗 Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9e1432... #caresector
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Calling all Cheshire businesses, charities and public sector orgs! We're hosting a cyber resilience event, with the Cheshire PCC at Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa on Oct 22. Sign up here: www.nwcrc.co.uk/event-detail... #cheshire #crewe #cybercrime
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Calling all Burnley businesses, charities, public sector & not-for-profit orgs! Come along and learn more about how to protect your organisation from cyber fraudsters at our fun workshop as part of Burnley Business Week on Thursday, Sept 25. Signup: www.tickettailor.com/events/burnl...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Our client relations manager Paul Benson headed over to the Shout Cumbria Business Expo in Carlisle last week, along with the NWROCU & Lancs Police to talk to businesses how they can protect themselves from cyber fraudsters. #cybercrime
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Join our client relations manager Paul Benson for a 'Secure Your Digital Future' masterclass, as part of Burnley Business Week on Thurs, Sept 25: Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/burnl...
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Book your place – Secure Your Digital Future: A Burnley Cyber Security Masterclass – Impact Conferencing, Burnley, BB12 6QP
Secure Your Digital Future: A Burnley Cyber Security Masterclass – Impact Conferencing, Burnley, BB12 6QP, Thu 25 Sep 2025 - Secure Your Digital Future: A Burnley Cyber Security Masterclass Enhance…
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
If anyone is coming along to #Accountex on Sept 23 at Manchester Central, make sure you come & visit our team on stand E1 to chat with our team about cyber security for the financial sector. accountexmanchester.com
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
If any businesses are coming along to the Cumbria Business Expo on Friday, make sure you come along to our stand, where Paul from our team will be there with Fiona & Simon from the NWROCU and Niall from Cumbria Police. www.shoutexpo.com/attend-cumbria
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Come along to the Cyber Wakeup Breakfast call, organised by Bandicoot, for Lancashire SMEs on Friday (Sept 19) at 9am in Accrington: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
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Cyber Wake-Up Call
Is Your Business Living on Borrowed Time? Cyber attacks aren't just a problem for big corporations. Small and medium businesses are increasingly...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Anyone going to the Northern WARP Annual Conference in #Manchester tomorrow - make sure you say hi to our team who will be chatting to public sector professionals around cyber security and how we can support your teams. #cybersecurity #cybercrime #cyberbreach i-network.org.uk/northern-war...
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Northern WARP Conference 2025 | I network
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Come & join us at Cumbria Business Expo - chat to our team about what free advice & support we offer to small business, orgs & charities. 📍 Carlisle Racecourse 📅 Friday, September 19, 2025 🎟 Free entry — don’t miss it! www.shoutexpo.com/attend-cumbria
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Our cyber team will be delivering an in-person interactive cyber workshop as part of Burnley Business Week later this month. Date: September 25 Time: 9:15am - 12.15pm Sign up here: www.tickettailor.com/events/burnl... #Burnley #Lancashire #CyberResilience #CyberSecurity
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
If you're a charity, not-for-profit org, housing association or public sector org - we offer free membership to help you stay vigilant against cyber criminals. Sign up here: www.nwcrc.co.uk/free-members...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Is your software updated across all of your business devices? Ensuring that all software is kept up to date is one of the easiest ways to help protect against cyber threats. Cyber criminals often exploit weaknesses in outdated systems, using known vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive data.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
85% of businesses have experienced a phishing attempt or attack. We run affordable cyber training sessions all around Phishing for non-technical employees. Find out more here: www.nwcrc.co.uk/simulated-ph... #cybersecurity
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
We still have spaces left on our fully-funded programme in #Cheshire for free 1-2-1 cyber security sessions for two employees. This is a great opportunity, funded by Cheshire Police & Cheshire PCC so grab the places while they're still available! www.nwcrc.co.uk/cheshire #cybersecurity
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Join more than 2000 organisations across the North West in free membership to the North West Cyber Resilience Centre. Sign up for free resources, news & updates: www.nwcrc.co.uk/free-members... #cyberesilience
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
We are still running our Lancashire Cyber Support Programme - which is funded by Lancs Police & Lancs PCC. This offers a free bespoke 1-2-1 training session to small businesses, charities & orgs across Lancs. Sign up here: www.nwcrc.co.uk/lancashire
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
All small businesses, charities, housing associations & other orgs can sign up for free membership here. Take advantage of free advice, news and resources to stay safe against cyber fraud and cyber crime. www.nwcrc.co.uk/free-members...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Calling all Cheshire businesses and organisations! We still have fully-funded 1-2-1 police-backed cyber training available. Limited places - sign up here: www.nwcrc.co.uk/cheshire
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Does your organisation understand how important password security is? - Ensure employees use strong unique passwords for each account - Consider using a password manager - Enable 2FA where ever possible You can also book on our low-cost Security Awareness Training: www.nwcrc.co.uk/security-awa...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
It’s important to grow a strong cyber security culture within an organisation. This involves educating people about why cyber security is so important for everyone and providing as many opportunities for training and learning as possible. Read our blog post: www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/how-to-...
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How to encourage a strong cyber security culture
It’s important to grow and maintain a strong cyber security culture within an organisation.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Does your charity need to do its Cyber Essentials but is finding it daunting? Read our guide to Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus - plus join for free membership & guidance: www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/everyth...
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Everything that a charity needs to know about Cyber Essentials
The Cyber Essentials certification is crucial for charities in today's digital landscape.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Does your charity struggle to understand how to stay safe against cyber attackers? Read our blog post, which covers simple practical advice that anyone can understand. www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/how-can... #cyberattack #charities
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How can charities stay safe against cyber hackers in 2025?
Charities and not-for-profit organisations are very vulnerable to cyber attacks for multiple reasons. The Government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2024 found that a third of all charities had…
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Do you have an Incident Response Plan prepared in case your business has a cyber attack. Do your employees know exactly what to do if there is a breach or attack? Find out more here: www.nwcrc.co.uk/incident-res...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
It's really important to encourage a strong cyber security culture within your organisation for optimum protection against cyber criminals and fraudsters. Read our blog post for more: www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/how-to-...
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How to encourage a strong cyber security culture
It’s important to grow and maintain a strong cyber security culture within an organisation.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Recently the Government announced new proposals to tackling ransomware by banning public sector organisations from paying ransoms and creating mandatory reporting for any other businesses planning on paying a ransom. Read our blog post to find out more: www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/the-gov...
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The Government’s new ransomware measures: what they mean for your business
The Government has recently proposed a new set of guidelines focused on tackling ransomware and reducing cyber crime overall.  These measures, announced by Home Office Security Minister Dan Jarvis…
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Did you know that we offer free membership to charities, education and housing associations? The NWCRC offers guidance and advice for organisations who need awareness on how to protect themselves from the growing risk of cyber attacks. www.nwcrc.co.uk/free-members...
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Do you know who has access to your business accounts? Keep track of which employees have access to various accounts and levels of admin access. Remember to delete accounts when employees leave the business. Stay safe against cyber fraud and cyber crime.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
We still have the last few places on our Cheshire Cyber Security Programme available. Get a free police-funded 1-2-1 cyber training session for two employees. Ensure your business is resilient against cyber crime. www.nwcrc.co.uk/cheshire
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
This is your reminder to ensure that all software on every business device is kept up to date. It's important to remind employees that they must update their laptops, device and mobile phones when prompted.
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Last week, the Government proposed a new set of guidelines focused on tackling ransomware and reducing cyber crime. Read our blog post to find out what these proposals would mean - and how to keep your organisations safe from cyber attacks. www.nwcrc.co.uk/post/the-gov... #cybersecurity
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The Government’s new ransomware measures: what they mean for your business
The Government has recently proposed a new set of guidelines focused on tackling ransomware and reducing cyber crime overall.  These measures, announced by Home Office Security Minister Dan Jarvis…
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North West Cyber Resilience Centre @nwcrc.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Remembers businesses & organisations in Lancashire can still sign up for free police-funded cyber training. Book in now for a bespoke 1-2-1 cyber training session for two employees. www.nwcrc.co.uk/lancashire
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Lancashire Cyber Security Pro... | North West Cyber Resilience Centre
The North West Cyber Resilience Centre has launched a dedicated, fully funded programme to support SMEs based in Lancashire to improve their cyber resilience through assessment, testing, training and…
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