Cyber Scotland
Helping you to develop strong digital skills and capability.
This guide explains how to create strong, unique passwords (for example using three random words) and why you should never reuse passwords across accounts. It also introduces Two‑Step Verification (2SV) – also called Two‑Factor Authentication (2FA) – as a vital […]
Read more Passwords & Two-Step Verification in modal dialogAugust’s Cyberbyte contains valuable links to our trusted partners, raising awareness of online safety and just as importantly, measures that can be put in place to mitigate risk and keep safe online. On the return to school, many youngsters will […]
Read more Cyberbyte – August 2025 in modal dialogThis strategy sets out how Police Scotland will take a proactive approach to respond to cyber demand, ensuring that we are future focused and able to adapt our policing model to suit the needs of the communities they serve.
Read more Police Scotland’s Cyber Security Strategy 2020 in modal dialogThis 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.
Read more Guide to Phishing, Smishing and Vishing Scams in modal dialog5Rights are the rights that young people have already been promised in the offline world. The 5Rights campaign is about making sure we can also be supported by them in the digital world. These 5Rights are for those under 18 […]
Read more Digital Rights in modal dialogNCSC Cyber Essentials Partner the IASME consortium can help your organisation undertake Cyber Essentials certification or if you want to know how you can become a Certification Body.
Read more How to get cyber essentials certified IASME in modal dialog