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Board Toolkit

NCSC’s Board Toolkit will provide you with the tools you need to have the necessary conversations with your IT team/supplier.

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Passwords & Two-Step Verification

This guide explains how to create strong, unique passwords (for example using three random words) and why you should never reuse passwords across accounts. It also introduces Two‑Step Verification (2SV) – also called Two‑Factor Authentication (2FA) – as a vital […]

Stay Safe Online – Advice for Parents and Carers

Advice aimed at parents and carers to help them better understand the potential risks and controls around popular online sites and platforms.

Individuals & Families

The NCSC’s cyber security advice to protect you and your family, and the technology you rely on.

Cybercrime Investigations and Digital Forensics

National coverage providing expertise and specialist support to Local Policing and other departments. This includes technical assistance in the examination and analysis of digital devices. Both departments provide specialist support for National Online Child Abuse Protection (NOCAP) investigations, work closely […]

NCSC Cyber related topics

NCSC’s list of the broad range of cyber security related topics that their advice and guidance covers.

ScotlandIS Clusters

Clusters promote economic growth through leveraging the innovation and business potential of a region; generating new employment opportunities, new products and services, new companies, new R&D activities and new patents. Find out more information about the clusters in Scotland.