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Little Book of Big Scams

This booklet outlines a number of the most common online frauds and scams. It includes information on how to identify the various types of fraud and provides advice to prevent the loss of your data.

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Police Scotland’s advice on what precautions you should take when sharing information on social networking websites.

CSPST: Guidance for buyers

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The Cyber Essentials Guide to Working with an External IT Company

Resource to support with Cyber Essentials readiness and certification.

Digital Footprint

Advice on creating a positive presence online. Young Scot explain what’s a digital footprint and why it matters?

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Supply Chain Security Guidance

Proposing a series of 12 principles, designed to help you establish effective control and oversight of your supply chain.