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Check Your Cyber Security

This free government service for UK organisations performs a range of simple online checks to identify common vulnerabilities in your public-facing IT.

All checks are remote, without the need to install software and uses the same kind of publicly available information as cyber criminals use to find easy targets.

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Cyber Incident Response Toolkit

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How to get cyber essentials certified IASME

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Social Media

Police Scotland’s advice on what precautions you should take when sharing information on social networking websites.

Phishing – how to report to the NCSC

How to report a phishing email to the NCSC.

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

Safe Internet Browsing

Police Scotland’s tips and advice on how to browse the internet safely.