07/10/2025
It's ! Good cyber security is our shared responsibility, and all NHS staff have a role to play.
Our cyber security team works behind the scenes across University Hospitals Tees to safeguard patient data, clinical systems, and hospital operations. But true protection comes when every staff member stays vigilant and practices safe digital habits.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗼?
✅Protects patient records and sensitive information from unauthorised access
✅Monitors hospital systems for cyber threats and suspicious activity 24/7
✅Defends against ransomware, phishing, and malware attacks
✅Ensures that clinical and administrative systems remain safe and available for patient care
✅Supports compliance with NHS and national security standards
𝗔 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆
But cyber security is not just the responsibility of our ICT teams, it is a shared responsibility and our staff are our first line of defence. By working together, we can protect our patients, safeguard our systems, and secure the NHS.
Every one of us contributes to the cyber security by:
✅Being alert to phishing emails and suspicious links
✅Using strong passwords and keeping them confidential
✅Locking devices when not in use
✅Reporting incidents or concerns immediately to the cyber security team
✅Following policies and best practices that protect patient data
