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Exercise in a box

Exercise in a box is an NCSC online tool which helps organisations find out how resilient they are to cyber-attacks and to help them practice their response. The service provides exercises, based around the main cyber threats which your organisation can undertake at times suitable for you. It includes everything you need for setting up, planning, delivery and review.

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Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre – Vulnerability Coordination: Policy and Procedure

Outlines the policy and procedure for Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3) to alert and, where appropriate, coordinate responses from the Scottish public sector organisations, to cyber-attacks that exploit a previously unknown vulnerability.

Protective DNS for the private sector

Advice on the selection and deployment of protective Domain Name Systems (DNS).

Cyber Security for Schools

Practical resources to help schools improve their cyber security. The NCSC has created a dedicated webpage of resources designed to help: Governing boards & senior leaders Staff IT teams/procurers/providers Other useful resources

Romance Fraud

Police Scotland’s advice on protecting against romance fraud.

Student Online Safety Guide – Chinese Version

Simplified Chinese translation of the Student Online Safety Guide from Police Scotland. Common frauds that students are experiencing today can range from the more recognisable face-to-face fraud to those carried out by someone anonymously online. This guide in will equip […]