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Training for School Staff

Free cyber security training to raise awareness and help school staff manage some of the key cyber threats facing schools. The training is available in two formats: a scripted presentation pack or group delivery can be found below in the […]

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Guide to Phishing, Smishing and Vishing Scams

This guide explains how scammers use email, texts, and phone calls to steal personal or financial information. It highlights common tactics, warning signs and practical steps to protect yourself, helping readers recognise and respond to these everyday cyber threats.

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Cyber Training for Staff

Free e-learning training introduces why cyber security is important and how attacks happen. It will give you actionable advice about how to defend yourself.  The NCSC’s e-learning package ‘Top Tips For Staff’ can be completed online, or built into your […]

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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).

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SIM Swap Guidance

This guide explains how criminals can hijack your mobile phone number by tricking your provider into switching your service to a SIM card under their control. Once they have your number, they can intercept calls and texts – including the […]

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Sextortion Guidance

Sextortion is sexual extortion where the victim is exploited through threat of the exposure of intimate images and is usually for financial gain or as a means of controlling behaviour. Police Scotland have provided information and advice on how to […]

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