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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 deal with sextortion.

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Apprenticeships

Information on the range of digital apprenticeships available.

Phishing – how to report to the NCSC

How to report a phishing email to the NCSC.

Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre – Vulnerability Coordination: Policy and Procedure

Outlines the policy and procedure for Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3) to alert and, where appropriate, coordinate responses from the Scottish public sector organisations, to cyber-attacks that exploit a previously unknown vulnerability.

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 […]

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).

Procurement Journey

Information and resources to help support organisations on their procurement journey and identify appropriate, cyber security requirements.