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Cyber security

Your device and online security is our priority.

Work and study with confidence that you're safe online. Find essential tips, tools and support to secure your data and protect your devices from digital threats.

Cyber security isn't just a one team challenge. It isn’t just about systems and technology. It's about protecting what matters – your work and information. We're here to make security simple and accessible, and give you the support you need to stay cyber safe.

Rob Hurt, Head of Cyber Security

Stay cyber safe: Protect yourself and University information

Stay safe with the essentials. Simple steps everyone can take to keep data secure and avoid risks.

Strong passwords and two-factor authentication

Get help creating strong passwords to protect your accounts and personal information.

Bite-sized training for staff

Building your cyber awareness can help you recognise common pitfalls and potential attacks before they happen.

Online courses are available to staff via our training platform, MetaCompliance.

Improve your cyber awareness

Planning or buying a new system?

Before you buy or set it up, check we can trust it.

Systems and software that connect to our network or process University data need a computing risk assessment. We’ll work with you to help you assess the system, so you can use it safely and securely.

Start an assessment

Report cyber security concerns

If you think your machine is being attacked, there’s a data breach or significant system outage due to a cyberattack, this is a cyber emergency. Contact the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) immediately. 

For non-emergencies, contact IT Services.