Your Clear Path to Lasting Cyber Confidence
The LINKS Method is LinksGuard’s structured approach to helping golf clubs stay secure, compliant, and protected — built around how real clubs operate.
Cyber Security
Built for Golf Clubs
Running a golf club today means handling more digital systems than ever before — membership data, bookings, Wi-Fi, email, websites, and financial systems.
Each one carries responsibility, and every small gap can expose your club to unnecessary risk.
That’s why we created the LINKS Method — a simple, structured framework that takes golf clubs from uncertainty to complete confidence in their cyber security.
It’s designed to make achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials certification clear, affordable, and achievable for every club, regardless of size or IT experience.

Our Proven Approach
At LinksGuard, we believe cyber security doesn’t need to be complicated — it just needs to be consistent.
Our "LINKS" Method provides a step-by-step approach that works with your existing systems and people, focusing on improvement at every stage.
The Goal? - To make your golf club resilient, compliant and protected all year round
L - Learn
Understand your club’s current cyber and IT landscape — Every club is different, from how your systems are set up, to who manages them, to what challenges you face day-to-day.
We begin by learning about your current environment:
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What technology is in use
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Where data is stored
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Who has access
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What policies and controls are already in place
This gives us the foundation to build the right cyber strategy for your club.
I - Identify
Spot the risks that could hold your club back — Once we’ve learned how your club operates, we start identifying vulnerabilities and weak points that could put your systems, members, or reputation at risk.
We look for:
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Outdated software or missing patches
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Weak or reused passwords
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Insecure Wi-Fi or email configurations
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Unclear access permissions
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Gaps in data handling or backup procedures
We then map these findings against Cyber Essentials requirements and create a tailored plan for improvement.
N - Nurture
Empower your people with the right knowledge — Technology alone can’t protect your club, your people play a vital role.This stage focuses on building awareness, confidence, and culture across your staff and volunteers.
Through short, practical training sessions, staff and volunteers learn to:
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Recognise phishing and scam emails
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Manage passwords effectively
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Handle data securely
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Report suspicious activity confidently
K - Keep Secure
Now it’s time to strengthen your defences — We help your club keep secure by helping you put the right technical and procedural controls in place
including:
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Patch and update management
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Centralised password management
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Endpoint protection and monitoring
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Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
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Data protection and backup policies
These steps not only enhance your protection but also ensure you meet Cyber Essentials standards.
S - Support
Maintain confidence with ongoing partnership and guidance — Cyber security isn’t a one-off project, it’s a continual process. The Support stage ensures your club has a trusted caddie to rely on for day-to-day help, advice, and monitoring.
We provide:
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Regular reviews and progress reports
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Continued staff learning and awareness updates
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Assistance with Cyber Essentials renewal
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Technical and strategic IT support when you need it
Our team stays by your side, making sure your club stays protected and prepared for whatever comes next.
Why the LINKS Method Works
Purpose Built For Golf Clubs
Designed for the unique mix of systems, staff, and culture within golf clubs.
People & Technology Combined
Because real protection needs both.
Aligned to Cyber Essentials
Certification made simpler and more achievable.
Practical, Not Technical
Clear steps, real improvements, lasting results.
Want the LINKS Method for Your Club?
We’ll walk you through how it works and what it looks like in practice.