Cyber Made Simple — week 20 2026-05-11

What happened this week

Encryption has been in the spotlight this week, with a timely reminder that protecting your data does not have to be complicated. Whether you are running a small team or managing files at home, the tools you need are likely already sitting on your computer — you just need to switch them on.

Top picks

• A Simple Guide to Encryption — A clear, no-nonsense explainer on what encryption actually does and how to get started using the built-in tools on Windows and Mac. Well worth a read if you have been putting this off.

What to do next

Take five minutes this week to check whether BitLocker (Windows) or FileVault (Mac) is switched on across your team's devices — if it is not, enabling it costs nothing and immediately reduces the risk of sensitive data falling into the wrong hands if a laptop is ever lost or stolen.