National Ploughing Championships 2025: National Cyber Security Centre Online safety and Password Guidance
Overview
The National Cyber Security Centre of Ireland (NCSC) engages in many of cybersecurity functions, with its main focus being on securing Government networks and Critical National Infrastructure.
As well as this important work it is also our role to enhance the cybersecurity awareness of the citiznes Ireland. To do this, we aim to educate everyone of the potential threats online and in cyberspace, as well as what you can do about them.
Survey
Before we start we would like to first test your knowledge on cybersecurity, please click here to access our survey.
Tools
Below is a set of tools that can be used to boost your Cyber Security awareness as well as check your current accounts to see if your have been compromised already:
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Password strength checker -
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Has my email/password been leaked on any site -
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Has my password appeared on any breach -
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Is my picture on any website without my consent –
Password Managers
If you are struggling to come up with new passwords for all of your different accounts like our advice suggests and you don't want to leave your passwords wrote down anywhere then you need a Password manager. Password managers are great because they store all your passwords, generate strong ones for you, and in general, the only password you have to remember is the one to open your password manager. Password managers aren't just for convenience's sake; think of it as good online hygiene. For a list of available password managers see here.
Some NCSC Guides
We provide further guidance on a number of things including:
Further Tools
You can also check if a website has capability to setup MFA and also give you instructions on how to do that here.
Below is also set of tools that can be used to to check if a website, email or number is legitimate:
malicious website checker
malicious email checker
malicious phone number checker
What to do if you believe you are the victim of an attack?
Reporting
Reporting Phishing, smishing and vishing scams should be reported to An Garda Síochána at your local Garda station. Most well-known e-mail service providers will provide a reporting service for various issues. Make sure to check your e-mail provider to see if they provide a 'report phishing' service. If you believe a crime has been committed you will need to follow the advice issued by An Garda Síochána here.
Or scan the below QR code
Reporting an attack on a business
If your company believes that you are experiencing a cyber security incident and wish to notify us directly or request assistance in dealing with the incident you may email us at info@ncsc.gov.ie. If you wish to report a security incident and you are an agent of one of NCSC's constituents (e.g. an official in a government department with the authority to make such a report) please email incident@ncsc.gov.ie. or certreport@ncsc.gov.ie. In case you wish to forward any emails to us, please make sure that all email headers, the body and any attachments are included. NCSC, in accordance with national and EU law, respects the confidentiality of all such reports received. However we will consider responsible disclosure where necessary.
Reporting a NIS Directive related incident
For advice on NIS 2 including reporting an incident, please visit the NIS 2 section of our website https://www.ncsc.gov.ie/nis2/.