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Cybercrime Investigations and Digital Forensics

National coverage providing expertise and specialist support to Local Policing and other departments. This includes technical assistance in the examination and analysis of digital devices.

Both departments provide specialist support for National Online Child Abuse Protection (NOCAP) investigations, work closely with our Internet Investigations Unit (IIU) and support the Safer Communities department in delivery of safety, prevention and resilience advice to the public.

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Small & Medium Sized Organisations

Cyber security advice for businesses, charities, clubs and schools with up to 250 employees. You’re likely to fall into this category if you do not have a dedicated team internally to manage your cyber security.

Police Scotland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020

This strategy sets out how Police Scotland will take a proactive approach to respond to cyber demand, ensuring that we are future focused and able to adapt our policing model to suit the needs of the communities they serve.

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials is an effective, Government backed scheme that will help you to protect your organisation, whatever its size, against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks.

CyberByte – September 2025

This month’s CyberByte is focused on a type of online Blackmail, referred to as sextortion, which is when a cybercriminal threatens to reveal or create sensitive or embarrassing information about the victim unless the victim meets their demands. This places the victim under […]

Report Cybercrime

You can report Cybercrime as follows: By phoning 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency) In person at any police station

Small Business Guide

Five quick and easy steps outlined in the guide could save time, money and even your business’ reputation. The steps outlined can significantly reduce the chances of your business becoming a victim of cyber crime.