In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to implement secure email practices to protect sensitive information and comply with data protection regulations. We’ll explore how to use NHSMail, Gmail, and Outlook—three widely used, free email systems—ensuring your communications remain secure.
Key Topics Covered:
- Using NHSMail: Learn how to set up and use NHSMail for secure communication within the health and care sector, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Securing Gmail and Outlook: Discover how to secure your free Gmail and Outlook accounts by enabling key security features like two-factor authentication (2FA), email encryption, and TLS encryption for secure transmission.
- Email Encryption: Practical demonstration on how to apply encryption to emails, making sure sensitive information is protected when sent over the internet.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Step-by-step guide to setting up 2FA for your Gmail and Outlook accounts to prevent unauthorized access.
- Recognising and Avoiding Phishing: Learn how to spot phishing attempts and fraud in your email inbox, reducing the risk of falling victim to cyber attacks.
Practical Work:
You’ll have the opportunity to follow along as we walk through the process of setting up secure email accounts, applying email encryption, and enabling two-factor authentication on Gmail and Outlook. By the end of the session, you’ll have a fully secured email system in place, ensuring safer communication in your workplace.
This event is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by NHS Transformation Directorate to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector.
