Advice and guidance

1 Download resource

Student online safety guide

Police Scotland shares advice for students on how to stay safe online.

Common frauds that students are experiencing today can range from the more recognisable face-to-face to those carried out by someone anonymously online.

This guide will equip you with information and advice to increase your awareness, prepare you to identify potential frauds and prevent the loss of your valuable data to those intent on stealing it.

Related resources

Report a Cyber Incident

An online tool to report a cyber incident to the NCSC.

Protective DNS for the private sector

Advice on the selection and deployment of protective Domain Name Systems (DNS).

Social Media Marketplace Fraud Guide

This guide highlights how fraudsters exploit social media marketplaces to trick users into buying or selling items that either don’t exist or aren’t as advertised – whether that’s goods, tickets or other services. It outlines what to watch out for, […]

Early Years Practitioners

Cyber security guidance to help practitioners in Early Year settings to protect devices and data from cyber incidents.

Skills and Qualifications

Find out where there are learning opportunities near you. You can gain the skills and qualifications for a role in the digital technologies sector in a number of ways. From college or university courses, to apprenticeships and work experience, and […]

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 […]