OCSIA Knowledge Base
On this page you will find information covering a range of topics on cyber security, protecting your information and best practise when using computers and other electronic devices.
This page will be updated regularly and grow as we publish more information.
For more educational resources and content, visit the websites in the ‘Related Links’ section to the right of this page.
Cyber Security Words & Phrases
There are a lot of terms used in the cyber security world which you may not use in daily life but, sure enough, behind the scenes the definitions in the two lists below are being used by cyber security specialists for all the technology and online services you use on a daily basis.
Familiarising yourself with these terms is a great starting point to better understanding some of the work that goes into securing your accounts and devices, and the threats that cyber security specialists (and you) have to face every day.
Resources for Business and Charities
5 Steps to Cyber Security - Business Actions Checklist
5 Steps to Cyber Security - Step 1: Protect Your Data Using Passwords
5 Steps to Cyber Security - Step 2: Malware Prevention
5 Steps to Cyber Security - Step 3: Avoid Phishing Attacks
5 Steps to Cyber Security - Step 4: Backup Your Data
5 Steps to Cyber Security - Step 5: Keep Your Devices Safe
A Brief Guide to Incident Response & Recovery
Supplier Security Questionnaire (Word Example Template)
Training Resources for Business and Charities
Working From Home Conference Call Guidance
eCommerce Security Considerations (Booklet)
Topics and Themed Resources
10 Online Safety Tips (Poster)
A Guide to Ransomware (Poster)
Back to School Online Safety (Video Animations)
Back to School Online Safety (Posters)
Cyber Monday and Black Friday Tips Poster
A Guide to Email Account Compromise
Get Cyber Aware This Christmas (Festive poster)
OCSIA Phishing Basics (Video Animation)
Safe Online Gaming Tips (Poster)
Online Safety for Older Persons (Leaflet)
Parental Control Settings (Poster)
Password Security (Video Animations)
Romance Fraud Advice (Posters)
Securing your Internet of Things (IoT)/Smart Devices (Infographic)
Social Media and Privacy (Poster)
Second-Hand Device Security (Infographic)
Using Smart Security Cameras Safely (Infographic)
Holiday Scams Guidance (Poster)
Ticket Fraud Guidance (Poster)
Social Media Account Compromise & Scams (Poster)
Poster Alerts
Verification Scams Alert (Poster)
Other Resources and Infosheets
Cyber Awareness Quiz Sheets – Basic Collection 01
Cyber Basics Flashcard Infosheets - Basic Collection 01
Cyber Basics – Infosheets 01 – Passwords and 2FA
Cyber Basics – Infosheets 02 – Anti-virus and Privacy
