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Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is a simple but effective, Government backed scheme that will help you to protect your organisation, whatever its size, against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks.

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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

The guide explains what a data breach is – when personal or sensitive information is accessed, lost or disclosed without authorisation – and how it might affect you. It then outlines clear steps you can take if your details have […]

Exercise in a Box workshops

A free, 90 minute non technical workshop which helps organisations find out how resilient they are to cyber attacks and practise their response in a safe environment.

The Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland

This Framework sets out Scotland’s vision for a cyber resilient Scotland and includes refreshed action plans.

Cyber Aware Action Plan

Learn how to protect yourself or your small business online with the Cyber Aware Action Plan. Answer a few questions on topics like passwords and two-factor authentication, and get a free personalised list of actions that will help you improve […]

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.