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Weekly cyber news Information Security

WebCyber security: the changing threat. The cyber threat landscape had changed around the world as malicious actors have pursued new targets, stretched boundaries and taken advantage of people working remotely.

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NHS to spend £150m on cyber security to bolster defences after …

WebThe NHS is to spend £150m to bolster its defences against the “growing threat” of cyber attacks following the chaos caused by the WannaCry virus. Amid warnings that hackers linked to Russia and other countries have been targeting Britain’s critical national infrastructure, including power networks, a new security contract has been …

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Avoid email scams Information Security

WebReport phishing attempts targeting University credentials to [email protected] and include the original phishing email as an attachment, with confirmation of whether you have divulged your credentials or downloaded any attachments. Report other phishing emails to the target institution. Delete phishing emails after reporting.

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Protect your account with MFA Information Security

WebWhat is MFA? Multi-factor authentication, sometimes referred to as two-factor authentication or 2FA, is a security enhancement that allows you to present two pieces of evidence when logging in to an account. SSO credentials, based only on a username and password, are vulnerable to phishing attacks which, when successful, …

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Applying for Personal Data for research Information Security

WebData can be invaluable in research projects. Research involving individuals can be enriched and strengthened by having supporting information from national registers and the National Health Services.

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Apply for NHS data from NHS Digital Information Security

WebCreate new application, including information about your research project via Data Access Request Service. Initiate new application. Use the reference number that you are given, format DARS-NIC-xxxxxx-xxxxx-xx when speaking to the DARS helpdesk. Include start and end dates for the duration of your data access request.

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Security compliance Information Security

WebHOW TO COMPLY. POLICY. In order to fulfil your obligation, you must: Implement appropriate technical and procedural arrangements for information security in your division, department or faculty. Perform regular compliance reviews of your division, department or faculty's information security arrangements against University policy.

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NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit application

WebThe Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) is a standard against which all organisations processing NHS patient data, or who have access to national informatics services, need to adhere to (beyond NHS organisations themselves). Here in the University, it is by and large unknown to all, but a select few units and research groups, either

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Stay alert to phishing attacks Information Security

WebOnce the credentials have been entered, the attacker gains access to their SSO account. This is one of the many well-crafted and realistic phishing campaigns you might encounter. Please remain vigilant and report phishing attempts targeting University credentials to [email protected]. Include the original phishing email as an …

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MSD IGO- A Year On Information Security

WebA year ago the Information Security Team introduced the Information Governance Office as a service to the Medical Sciences Division. Aimed at providing expertise in information security and governance to our colleagues in the Division, there was a clear requirement for support.

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Understand IG roles and responsibilities Information Security

WebSenior Information Risk Owner. In Health and Social Care, SIROs have responsibility for understanding how the strategic business goals of the organisation may be impacted by any information risks, and for taking steps to mitigate them. This role is assigned to the head of unit as per University policy. In research projects, especially those

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Report an incident Information Security

WebHow to report a security incident. Please contact the Oxford University Emergency Response team (OxCERT) via email on [email protected] to report an incident. For urgent inquiries contact the team at +44 1865 282 222 or phone extension 82 222. When reporting the incident please provide as much detail as possible including:

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Working with third parties Information Security

WebMaintain an up-to-date record of all third parties that access, store or process University information on behalf of your division, department or faculty. Ensure that, for all new agreements with third parties, due diligence is exercised around information security and that contractual arrangements are adequate. Ensure that information security

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Patient data application under a DSP toolkit Information Security

WebThe DSP toolkit for the Medical Sciences Division is primarily designed for studies who wish to become compliant with the requirements for the toolkit for the purposes of limited processing of identifiable data without consent (i.e. with a Section 251 approval). The primary requirement for this is that you receive and process the datasets

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