Is Your Cyber Hygiene Up To Scratch?

What You'll Get...

Good cyber hygiene is more than a once-a-year audit - it's the essential routine that keeps your data, people, and reputation safe every day. The Apex Cyber Hygiene Checklist walks you through practical actions across six key areas:

• Core Security Foundations: from strong passwords and multi-factor authentication to regular software updates and endpoint protection
• Email and Account Safety: proactive phishing defence, access management for leavers, and advanced filtering
• Data Protection an d Backups: automated daily backups, permission reviews, and encryption of sensitive files
• Secure Devices and Networks: firewall updates, WiFi security, and controlled mobile device management
• People and Training: continuous staff awareness, phishing simulations, and clear incident response planning
• Compliance and Oversight: policy reviews, GDPR checks, and preparation for Cyber Essentials certification

Each item is time-framed - daily, weekly, monthly, or annually - so you can confidently prioritise and track progress. Download the checklist to tighten your cyber defences step by step, and then head to our Cyber Awareness Hub for deeper resources, expert guidance and the latest threat insights to keep your security strong all year round.