Remember to remain alert to phishing attacks and scam attempts. These are becoming more sophisticated and are increasingly difficult to spot.
Please be extra-vigilant to make sure you maintain cyber security and data protection practices to help keep our organisations safe:
- If you receive a suspicious email from OCR, please make your IT department aware and get in touch with us immediately.
- If anyone asks for your password – even if they claim to be from OCR – please refuse, make your IT department aware and get in touch with us immediately.
- If you receive an unannounced visit from an OCR representative, please make sure you can verify their identity – if you have any concerns, please contact us.
For guidance on cyber security, please visit the National Cyber Security Centre website at www.ncsc.gov.uk, and search for ‘schools’ to find practical resources for schools and colleges.
You should also refer to the JCQ guidance for centres on cyber security and data protection.