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A new free cyber training resource designed for students across Scotland has been launched by Graeme Dey MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Higher and Further Education, at the Abertay cyberQuarter. Cyber Resilience and You! is an online training module that teaches […]
Since its inception in February 2021, the CyberScotland Partnership continues to improve the cyber resilience of Scotland’s people, businesses and organisations. We are delighted to announce that three new organisations will join the CyberScotland Partnership during CyberScotland Week 2025. The […]
Businesses and community groups across Scotland are invited to sign up to events during CyberScotland Week 2025, running from 24 February to 2 March. In doing this, they will play a vital role in building a safer digital nation and […]
One of the world’s first illustrated cyber security books for children aged 4-7, The Bongles and the Crafty Crows, is set to be included once again in the Book Bug Bags provided to every Primary 1 child in Scotland. This […]
The CyberFirst Girls Competition is now open for registration. This exciting initiative, aimed at encouraging young girls to explore the world of cybersecurity, offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills in a fun and engaging environment. The competition is a […]
Supporting organisations of all sizes to manage their communications strategy before, during and after a cyber security incident. Context to this guidance Cyber security incidents affect UK organisations every week, so it’s important to be prepared for them. During an […]
To help support charities in addressing cyber risks, a Third Sector Cyber Resilience Working Group, made up of a range of people from across Scotland’s voluntary sector, has been established to shape and guide a programme of work aligned to Scottish Government’s Third Sector Cyber Resilience Action Plan.
As a part of the CyberScotland Partnership funding initiative, the Central and West Integration Network (CWIN) have produced a new cyber security booklet, designed specifically to enhance the cyber resilience of asylum seekers and refugees.
CyberScotland Week 2024 has come to an end. The week was filled with events that brought individuals and organisations across Scotland together with the aim of raising awareness of cyber security and helping to build cyber resilience.
IASME has created the Cyber Essentials Knowledge Hub to provide a central, up-to-date source of reliable information. This resource will grow and evolve year on year, with additional content being added to answer questions and help you find the information you need.
With CyberScotland Week around the corner, a social media campaign has launched to bring attention to the common pitfalls of cyber safety. With only 26% of adults following advice to use three random words in their passwords, the campaign, created by the CyberScotland Partnership, aims to raise awareness of common mistakes people make in relation to their passwords, backing up data and using a password manager.
To kick off CyberScotland Week 2024 CyberScotland’s DIGI Ken? campaign has returned showcasing three new videos focused on password safety and securing data.
The new DIGI Ken? videos are based on the NCSC’s Cyber Aware guidance related to backing up your data, saving passwords in your browser or using a password manager and the importance of using a strong and separate password for your email.