Cyber risk

With an increase in data sharing, mobile working and collaboration with external partners, the risk of cyber attacks increases. Whilst each organisation is responsible for their own cyber security, there is increased risk that they will be impacted by others organisations’ cyber risk profile.

Boards should ensure:

• That cyber risk is considered when discussing neighbourhood working and planning. 

• That their workforce is educated about what they can all do to reduce risk and protect patients and their data. The NHS 'Keep IT Confidential Campaign is a good example of this.

• They consider that the organisation is only as good as the weakest link and the importance of levelling up all system partners.