Guidance on protecting against cyber attacks

We've published a range of guidance materials on protecting against a cyber security attack. These materials were originally published after the 2017 WannaCry attack.

Guidance

Guidance documentation for NHS organisations have been distributed via our CareCERT bulletins, but can also be accessed here:

NHS Digital letter explaining patches to protect against cyber attack

Technical guide for patching to protect against cyber attack

Responses to FAQs on the cyber attack on the NHS, updated 18 May 2017

Technical guidance on reconnecting to networks following precautionary disconnection

NHSmail - confirmation it is safe to connect updated 17 May 2017

CareCERT bulletin 160517

Contact us

For further advice, please contact the Data Security Centre by emailing [email protected].

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