Originally posted on Third Force News Alison Brogan, SCVO’s cyber resilience co-ordinator, reflects on how charities are working to become better at preventing and responding to cyber attacks According to SCVO’s Third Sector Tracker, eight out of ten charities said that […]
SCVO’s cyber awareness campaign was created to provide regular hints and tips to share with staff and volunteers, helping them spot cyber risks and take appropriate action to keep organisations safe online. It is important to talk about cyber security […]
A new free cyber training resource designed for students across Scotland has been launched by Graeme Dey MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Higher and Further Education, at the Abertay cyberQuarter. Cyber Resilience and You! is an online training module that teaches […]
As financial scams become increasingly sophisticated, CyberScotland Partnership is urging individuals, businesses, and organisations across Scotland to stay vigilant. This quarter’s campaign, Secure Finance, highlights the growing threat of online fraud, from romance scams to fake cryptocurrency investments. The campaign […]
Cyber resilience is just another part of overall business resilience, making sure your organisation can continue to deliver essential services to your beneficiaries when things go wrong. The cyber threat is continuing to grow each year, with the majority of […]
Since its inception in February 2021, the CyberScotland Partnership continues to improve the cyber resilience of Scotland’s people, businesses and organisations. We are delighted to announce that three new organisations will join the CyberScotland Partnership during CyberScotland Week 2025. The […]
Businesses and community groups across Scotland are invited to sign up to events during CyberScotland Week 2025, running from 24 February to 2 March. In doing this, they will play a vital role in building a safer digital nation and […]
Charities are using digital systems every day to deliver their services and keep in touch but with this capability comes a level of risk. Almost one in three UK charities experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in […]
One of the world’s first illustrated cyber security books for children aged 4-7, The Bongles and the Crafty Crows, is set to be included once again in the Book Bug Bags provided to every Primary 1 child in Scotland. This […]
The CyberFirst Girls Competition is now open for registration. This exciting initiative, aimed at encouraging young girls to explore the world of cybersecurity, offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills in a fun and engaging environment. The competition is a […]
Supporting organisations of all sizes to manage their communications strategy before, during and after a cyber security incident. Context to this guidance Cyber security incidents affect UK organisations every week, so it’s important to be prepared for them. During an […]
Advice for organisations on implementing strong methods of multi-factor authentication (MFA) for accessing corporate online services. This guidance describes how administrators responsible for managing access to online digital services for their organisation can apply the strongest types of multi-factor authentication […]