A thorough cyber security assessment was carried out for a charity at no cost to them.

NTS, a provider of nuclear transport, lent their expertise to help secure the digital infrastructure of Hospice at Home West Cumbria, a charity that provides palliative and end-of-life care.

The charity reached out to NTS, who then arranged a comprehensive assessment of their technical, governance, and culture aspects of cyber security.

They were not charged for this service.

NTS worked through various suggestions from the charity's IT service provider, helping to prioritise their needs.

This saved the charity from investing in unnecessary equipment while ensuring the safety of their systems and users.

The NTS team also briefed the charity staff about potential cyber security threats such as phishing attacks, malicious websites, and protection against ransomware.

Rakesh Burgul, NTS's Special Advisor Cyber Security and Information Assurance, said: "It was great to use our knowledge, skills, and experience to help such a fantastic organisation.

"The work of Hospice at Home West Cumbria is absolutely vital, the care they provide is essential, and we need to ensure they avoid any disruption.

"I’d like to express my thanks to John Tear who completed the technical assessment and Lauren Gorge who came and spoke to the charity about cyber security culture."

Julie Monk, CEO of Hospice at Home West Cumbria, said: "We are extremely thankful to NTS for generously giving their time and expertise to our charity.

"The assessment has given us peace of mind knowing that we are now better equipped to protect the sensitive information of our organisation."

By offering this service, NTS demonstrates its commitment to making a positive impact on local communities.

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, the company encourages other businesses and organisations to consider the security of their digital data.