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10 Steps to Cyber Security

This guidance aims to help organisations manage their cyber security risks by breaking down the task of protecting the organisation into 10 components. It is aimed at medium to large organisations that have someone dedicated to managing the organisation’s cyber security.

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Cyber Security Toolkit for Boards

Resources designed to help board members govern cyber risk more effectively.

Cyber Advisor Scheme

The NCSC scheme to help organisations of all sizes access consistent, high quality cyber security advice. Resource to support with Cyber Essentials readiness and certification

Little Book of Big Scams

This booklet outlines a number of the most common online frauds and scams.

Cyber Security Professionals

This guide is for those who are experts in cyber security.

Cyber Security and IoT

A guide explaining why Internet of Things devices must be secure by design

Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre – Organisational Cyber Testing and Exercising Regime: Guidance

Outlines a cyber exercising regime to enhance preparedness and recovery from incidents across technical, operational, and strategic levels. It provides guidance for the Scottish public sector, offering a structured approach to testing and exercising, tailored to an organisation’s size.