Digital Security Guide

Digital security overview

Lancashire County Council often faces security threats that could disrupt our services and compromise our data.

Each month we receive over 1,400 attempts via email. Keeping our data safe is a top priority, and it is everyone's responsibility to protect our systems.

Cyber-attacks can target any organisation. Nationally, there has been an increase in scams and phishing emails targeting sensitive information. Lancashire County Council has also seen a rise in such attempts.

We continually improve our digital security measures, but we need all employees to stay vigilant. To help with this, we regularly send test emails to teach staff how to identify phishing attempts. This is followed up with additional training for anyone who fails the test.

By staying alert and informed, we can protect our organisation from cyber threats and ensure the safety of our data.