Preparing for a Cyber Incident: Tools and Tips for the Care Sector

March 23, 2026

, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM GMT

Cyber incidents can be worrying and disruptive for any care service – but being prepared makes all the difference. Join us for part 3 of our CRC Network Care Cyber Series, delivered in partnership with member Care England.

This webinar will show care providers practical ways to assess their current cyber resilience, prepare their team, and plan what to do if an incident occurs. Using free tools such as the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) My Cyber Action Toolkit, Police Cyber Alarm, Cyber PATH, you’ll learn how to identify gaps, test your response, and take clear next steps.

No technical expertise is required – the session is designed to be accessible, practical, and relevant for everyone in the care sector.

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What this session will cover

  • Understanding cyber risks in the current care landscape, including pressures on staff and vulnerable clients
  • Assessing your organisation’s resilience with the NCSC My Cyber Action Toolkit
  • Building or improving your incident response plan and including cyber in business continuity planning
  • Practical steps to use Cyber PATH services to strengthen your policies, training, and systems

Who should attend

Care home owners, registered managers, governance leads, operations managers, mobile carers, and anyone responsible for safeguarding, compliance, or cyber preparedness in residential and domiciliary care.

Speakers

  • Paul LopezDirector, The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East
  • Sapphire Little, Business Development Manager, The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East

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About The CRC Network

The Cyber Resilience Centre Network (CRC Network) is a police-led organisation established to help small and medium organisations protect themselves from cyber crime. Working with law enforcement, industry partners and academia, we provide fully-funded guidance, tools and services to improve cyber resilience across England and Wales.

CRC Network Care Cyber Series – Host Centre

The team from Cyber Resilience Centre for the East will be delivering the Care Cyber Series, of webinars on behalf of the CRC Network. Regardless of where your care sector business operates, you are invited to join the series to learn about the practical tools, real-world examples and free resources available to help keep your organisation, staff and service users safe.

About The National Cyber Security Centre

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UK’s technical authority for cyber security. Part of GCHQ, the NCSC provides free guidance and tools to help organisations protect against cyber threats. This includes My Cyber Action Toolkit – a practical resource we’ll be exploring in depth during this session.