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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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Large Organisations

Cyber security advice for businesses, charities and critical national infrastructure with more than 250 employees. You are likely to have a dedicated team managing your cyber security.

Holiday Fraud

Top tips to follow to avoid falling victim to holiday fraud.

Apprenticeships

Information on the range of digital apprenticeships available.

NCSC Cyber related topics

NCSC’s list of the broad range of cyber security related topics that their advice and guidance covers.

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Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre – Organisational Cyber Testing and Exercising Regime: Guidance

Outlines a cyber exercising regime to enhance preparedness and recovery from incidents across technical, operational, and strategic levels. It provides guidance for the Scottish public sector, offering a structured approach to testing and exercising, tailored to an organisation’s size.