Cyber security
Find out how to stay secure online and protect yourself from scams and fraud.
Report a cyber security incident
Here's how you can report a cyber security incident or scam:
| Incident | What to do |
| Loss of University information | |
| Received a scam email |
Forward the email to spamreport@essex.ac.uk and we also recommend you report it to Action Fraud |
| Received a scam text or call | Report it to Ofcom |
| If your Essex IT account is compromised |
Prevent scams and fraud
The University is regularly targeted by scams so it's important you know how to prevent them.
We recommend you create a personal Cyber Action Plan from the National Cyber Security Centre website (2-3 minutes to complete).
Cyber security training
Sign up for free cyber security training by Cyber Griffin.
Cyber Griffin, founded by the City of London Police, provide free, bitesize cyber security briefings delivered by active police officers to teach you ways to defend yourself against the most common cyber attacks. They're non-technical and suitable for everyone.
Information security
It’s important you know how to work with information and data securely. Information security is everyone’s responsibility, and data loss can lead to fines or reputational damage for the University.
