The switch over from analogue to digital inevitable. The deadline for transitioning from analogue to digital telecommunications networks is December 2025. It is imperative that care homes are prepared well in advance due to infrastructure degradation, reduced engineers and geographical areas migrating earlier than others. These sessions have been designed for adult social care providers in England and are aimed at people who make decisions about the use of technology in care services.
Better Security Better are launching a series of webinars where they will dive deep into each section of the DSPT.
Information Asset Register and Record of Processing Activities
The free DSPT covers all aspects of information governance in social care — from digital and paper records to staff training and incident reporting. It also includes IT security measures such as access controls, device encryption, secure storage, regular software updates, and managing user permissions. The DSPT is recognised by the CQC, local authorities, and the NHS.
Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus focus mainly on technical cyber security, including firewalls and malware protection. They overlap with the DSPT on IT device security but don’t cover the wider governance requirements.
While Cyber Essentials offers useful protections, it doesn’t replace the DSPT. Completing the DSPT is essential for full compliance.
We’ll explain each tool’s purpose, how they work together, and provide practical advice — plus a quick guide to take away.
The free DSPT covers all aspects of information governance in social care — from digital and paper records to staff training and incident reporting. It also includes IT security measures such as access controls, device encryption, secure storage, regular software updates, and managing user permissions. The DSPT is recognised by the CQC, local authorities, and the NHS.
Join us for a practical webinar designed to help care providers strengthen their Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) policies & processes. This session will explore IT Systems & Devices.
This session is designed to support care providers in tackling challenges that many providers face in completing the IT Systems and Devices section of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
We will walk through each requirement in this section, explaining what is expected and showing how to meet the standards in practice. The session will include step-by-step guidance and practical demonstrations on how to:
Set up multi-factor authentication
-Remotely track and wipe data from mobile devices in case of loss or theft
-Encrypt laptops, tablets, other devices and documents
-Enable private browsing features for safer internet use
-Review and improve the strength of your passwords
-Maintain and optimise device performance
Back up important data and test that backups work correctly to ensure data can be recovered if needed
By the end of the session, you will not only be more confident in completing this section of the DSPT, but also better equipped to protect your organisation against cyber threats.
Care providers should complete the toolkit at least once a year.
It will cover how to:
Register for the DSPT – including how to register if you have multiple services and sites
Complete to Approaching Standards and Standards Met
Publish your DSPT
Access free, official support from the Better Security, Better Care programme.
If you have any queries or questions regarding the above please contact us.
