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Protective DNS for the private sector

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

This guidance is aimed at private sector organisations who do not qualify to use the NCSC’s Protective DNS (PDNS).

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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

Public Sector Cyber Incident Co-ordination Procedure

Explains how Scotland’s public sector reports and coordinates responses to serious cyber incidents.

Cyber Resilience Strategy 2015-2020: Progress Report

This report entitled ‘Firm foundations’ highlights the progress of ‘Safe, Secure and Prosperous: A Cyber Resilience Strategy for Scotland’ (2015-2020).

Scottish Public Sector Cyber Resilience Framework v2

Sets out the second iteration of the Scottish public sector cyber resilience framework. The framework supports Scottish public sector organisations, to improve their cyber resilience and to comply with a range of requirements.

Large Organisations

Cyber security advice for businesses, charities and critical national infrastructure with more than 250 employees. You are likely to have a dedicated team managing your cyber security.

Data Breach Guidance

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 […]