The cyber security threat is growing all the time, with new and sophisticated cyber-attacks taking place every second of every day. Membership and trade associations need to be one step ahead of these and not only take their own cyber security seriously but look at ways they can support their members with cyber security awareness and education.

Advocacy and lobbying are important activities carried out by most associations, and in medical sectors this is very particular, so knowing how its different and needs special approaches is vital to your success.

Associations have addressed the immediate and medium-term issues of operating in the current era. A long-term strategy is needed for all aspects of remote and home working or the mixture of both.