With the increasing use of technology, our lives are dependent on technology and devices more than ever before. While technology has brought countless benefits, it has also created new avenues for criminals and fraudsters to target individuals and organisations. Due to the use of technology, cyber criminals operate on a global scale while the new digital world offers them a platform to exploit individuals and organisations 24/7. It is crucial to recognise that cyber criminals now always pose a threat.
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We’ve seen a rise in the number of fraudsters targeting businesses using telephone scams and using new approaches in an attempt to catch businesses off guard.
They will call and purport to be a member of bank staff, telling you there are suspicious transactions appearing on your business account. They’ll claim to be calling to make sure that any fraudulent transactions don’t go through.
This half-day training course is based on the National Cyber Security Centre’s Board Toolkit; it is designed to strengthen board members’ and senior leaders’ understanding of cyber security, empowering them to make informed decisions to manage cyber risk.
These sessions will take a different approach to the main Exercise in a Box sessions. Instead of running through a practical scenario, they will be showcasing how you can facilitate a session in your own organisation.
Making Scotland’s Future is a partnership between Scottish Government, public agencies, industry and academia that are collectively taking forward a programme of activity designed to secure a strong, sustainable future for Scotland’s manufacturing sector, aligned to the Scottish Government’s ambitions […]
This fully funded, five-day residential course is aimed at attracting a diverse range of students, typically between 16 and 17-years-old, to build advanced skills in some key areas of cyber security.
Holidays should be a time to relax, enjoy and make memories with family and friends. However, amidst the excitement and anticipation, each year fraudsters target innocent holidaymakers which results in a monetary loss of millions of pounds. As well as the financial loss, many holidays are being ruined causing upset and the inability for some to afford another holiday. We see the number of individuals falling victim to holiday fraud increasing during the summer months.
This event is aimed at anyone currently signed up to or interested in getting involved with the Digital Critical Friends (DCF) programme. This webinar is an opportunity to understand the process involved in becoming a Digital Critical Friend volunteer, the […]
Virtual College Expo23 offers inspirational keynotes, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking seminars. You will leave the event feeling inspired and equipped with fresh ideas and resources to enhance your practice. It is the perfect opportunity to learn from colleagues who work, […]