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Recently, at CyberUK 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) made announcements on cyber resilience and cyber skills: included in these announcements were calls for views on two new codes of practice for software security and the cyber security of AI, and a call for views on the future of the CyberFirst scheme.
They are keen to hear your views on these initiatives.
With more of us banking online, the security of our personal and financial information has never been more important. This is why the CyberScotland Partnership has launched the new “Cyber Secure Banking” campaign.
Online banking has become an indispensable tool for organisations. It offers convenience, efficiency, and improved cash flow management, all while contributing to a more streamlined financial operation. The convenience of managing finances online comes with the responsibility of safeguarding sensitive financial data.
In today’s fast-paced business world, online banking is an essential tool. It offers convenience, efficiency, and real-time access to manage finances. However, with this convenience comes the responsibility of protecting your funds from cyber threats.
Online banking, with its convenience and ease of access, has become an essential part of our financial lives. As financial transactions increasingly shift to digital platforms, ensuring the security of your financial information has never been more important.
World Password Day occurs annually on the first Thursday of May. Every year the day offers an opportunity to reflect on our digital security and think about how safe we are keeping our data from cyber threats and unauthorised access. It offers a great chance to update your passwords and ensure they are strong and unique!
Spring is not just a good time for cleaning your home, it’s also a good time to review your cyber hygiene.
With the ever-evolving cyber landscape, it’s good to conduct a review of your systems and processes to ensure you have implemented the cyber defences relevant to you or your business.
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.
Dating apps and websites are a popular way to meet someone new online, however, there are fraudsters out there who take advantage of those looking for love. As Valentine’s Day approaches, this is the ideal time for fraudsters to target those who are on dating apps and websites.