How the Cyber Sorted: Health Check Supports the NCSC’s Cyber Security Culture Principles
Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and antivirus software — it’s about people.
That’s the core message from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), whose Cyber Security Culture Principles help organisations go beyond technical controls and embed secure behaviour into everyday operations.
But knowing culture matters is only half the battle. For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the bigger question is: where do we start?
That’s where the Cyber Sorted: Health Check comes in.
In just 60–90 minutes, we assess your current setup against the human and cultural elements of cybersecurity — not just the technical ones — and give you a clear, prioritised action plan.
What Are the NCSC’s Cyber Security Culture Principles?
The NCSC defines cyber security culture as:
“The collective understanding of what is normal and valued in the workplace regarding cyber security — shaping behaviour, trust, collaboration and continuous learning.”
When culture is strong, staff question suspicious requests, follow security processes, and report issues early.
When culture is weak, security becomes a tick-box exercise — or is ignored completely.
The NCSC’s six key principles are:
- Frame cybersecurity as an enabler
- Encourage openness by building trust, safety, and transparent processes
- Adapt to change to improve resilience
- Acknowledge the role of social norms
- Recognise leadership responsibility
- Maintain accessible, clear cybersecurity rules and guidance
These apply to every business — but are especially critical for SMEs where one mistake can have a big impact.
How the Cyber Sorted: Health Check Brings These Principles to Life
1. Frame cyber security as an enabler
We link your security risks directly to your business priorities, customer trust, and operational continuity.
- Outcome: Security is seen as a driver of success, not an obstacle.
2. Build safety, trust, and openness
Our review looks at how your team currently reports incidents or concerns — and where processes could be made clearer and more supportive.
- Outcome: Staff feel confident speaking up before small issues become big problems.
3. Embrace change and improve resilience
We assess how well your current processes adapt to new threats and opportunities — and recommend practical next steps.
- Outcome: Your security practices evolve alongside your business.
4. Make secure behaviour the social norm
We identify gaps in everyday habits — like password sharing or device security — and help you address them through team-wide action.
- Outcome: Security becomes part of the daily routine, not an afterthought.
5. Ensure leadership is accountable
We review how your leadership team is (or isn’t) reinforcing security culture, and provide recommendations for visible, ongoing support.
- Outcome: Leaders actively champion secure behaviour.
6. Keep rules and guidance clear and accessible
We flag where policies and guidance are hard to find, outdated, or overly complex, and recommend fixes.
- Outcome: Security rules are easy for everyone to understand and follow.
From Gaps to Action — Fast
The Cyber Sorted: Health Check gives you:
- A 60–90 minute review of your security culture and processes
- Identification of hidden risks
- A prioritised action plan you can start on immediately
Guarantee: If we don’t find at least 3 actionable risks, you don’t pay.
Book your Cyber Sorted: Health Check today
Protect your business, strengthen your culture, and stay ahead of cyber threats.