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Student online safety guide

Police Scotland shares advice for students on how to stay safe online. Common frauds that students are experiencing today can range from the more recognisable face-to-face to those carried out by someone anonymously online. This guide will equip you with […]

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Cyber Essentials Readiness Tool

The Cyber Essentials Readiness Tool helps you meet Cyber Essentials requirements. The tool includes questions related to the main Cyber Essentials criteria and provides tailored advice to prepare you for certification. This resources provides support with Cyber Essentials readiness and certification

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Social Media Guide

This guide describes how to use online platforms safely by showing the benefits alongside the risks. It offers practical steps like setting strong passwords, enabling two‑factor authentication, reviewing privacy settings and being thoughtful before posting. In essence: social media can […]

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