Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025

October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, a global initiative focused on helping individuals and organisations stay safe in our increasingly digital world. As cybercrime continues to evolve, the need to be informed, protected, and proactive has never been greater.

From ransomware attacks to phishing scams and data breaches, cyber threats are now a part of everyday business risk. That’s why Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025 is a timely reminder to review your organisation’s cyber hygiene and why at Quality Care Group, we’re proud to support our clients with more than just awareness. We provide robust protection through our cyber insurance solutions, powered by Coalition, a global leader in cyber risk management.

Why Cyber Security Awareness Matters

Cyberattacks can hit anyone, from large corporations to small care providers. The cost isn't just financial. Downtime, reputational damage, and regulatory fines can all seriously impact your organisation.

Cyber Security Awareness Month aims to combat this by promoting four core areas:

• Strong Passwords – Encourage your team to use complex, unique passwords and consider a password manager.
• Software Updates – Always keep software, apps, and operating systems up to date to patch vulnerabilities.
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Add an extra layer of protection to logins by enabling MFA.
• Phishing Awareness – Teach staff how to spot suspicious emails, links, and attachments.

These simple steps can significantly reduce your exposure to cyber threats. But even the best defences can be breached and that’s where cyber insurance becomes critical.

How Coalition Cyber Insurance Helps

We partner with Coalition to offer cutting-edge cyber insurance that’s more than just a policy, it’s a full cyber risk management solution.

Here’s what makes it different:

✅ Real-time threat monitoring – Coalition actively scans your digital footprint to detect vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

✅ Rapid incident response – If the worst happens, their expert response team is on hand to help contain and remediate the breach fast.

✅ Financial protection – Cover includes costs for data recovery, legal defence, ransomware payments, and regulatory fines.

✅ Tools to reduce risk – Policyholders get access to training, security tools, and analytics to help you stay ahead of cybercriminals.

✅ Tailored for care – Whether you run a care home or a wider healthcare group, our policies are built with your unique risks in mind.

Don’t Just Be Aware, Be Ready

Cyber Security Awareness Month is not just about raising awareness, it's about taking action.

We’ve seen first-hand how devastating cyberattacks can be for care providers, but we’ve also seen how the right insurance, paired with proactive security measures, can make a world of difference.

This October, use the momentum of the awareness campaign to:

🔒 Audit your systems

👨‍🏫 Train your staff

🧰 Implement best practices

📋 Review your insurance cover

If you’re unsure where to start, get in touch. We’re here to help you understand your cyber risk and explore affordable, effective insurance options that give you peace of mind.

To find out more about our cyber insurance solutions from Coalition, contact our team today by clicking here.