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Responding to a cyber incident -a guide for CEOs

This guidance helps CEOs in public and private sector organisations manage a cyber incident. It sets out aspects to consider at the start of an incident and throughout it.

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Social Engineering Guidance

This guide explains how criminals manipulate people – rather than systems – to gain access to information or control. It explores common tactics like impersonation, urgency and exploitation of trust and then provides practical steps for recognising and resisting such […]

Supply Chain Security Guidance

Proposing a series of 12 principles, designed to help you establish effective control and oversight of your supply chain.

Pruchase fraud

An easy-read guide to purchase fraud.

Cyber Security Advice: Businesses and Charities

What is cyber security? This guide covers steps to protect your data and devices, includes information on how to report a cyber crime and covers why you should get Cyber Essentials.

Cyber First Aid Box

The Cyber First Aid Box is an online resource that contains information about cyber security. It will help you support your child’s recovery after a negative online experience. You will find: Practical information about online safety & security. Links to […]

The Strategic Framework for Cyber Resilient Scotland: Action Plan 2025 – 2030

The plan sets out the key actions during 2025 to 2030 to deliver the priorities set out in the strategic framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland.