Digital, Data and Technology Profession, Skills and Capability

23 Things

The SSSC 23 Things Digital programme provides basic digital capabilities resources and was inspired and influenced by the University of Edinburgh’s 23 Things programme. You don’t have to be registered with the SSSC to take part in the 23 Things.

Responding to a cyber incident -a guide for CEOs

This guidance helps CEOs in public and private sector organisations manage a cyber incident. It sets out aspects to consider at the start of an incident and throughout it.

Digital Wellbeing

Find out why it’s important to keep yourself and your data safe with ‘Digi Know?’

Device Security Guidance

Guidance for organisations on how to choose, configure and use devices securely.

Social Engineering Guidance

This guide explains how criminals manipulate people – rather than systems – to gain access to information or control. It explores common tactics like impersonation, urgency and exploitation of trust and then provides practical steps for recognising and resisting such […]

CyberByte – September 2025

This month’s CyberByte is focused on a type of online Blackmail, referred to as sextortion, which is when a cybercriminal threatens to reveal or create sensitive or embarrassing information about the victim unless the victim meets their demands. This places the victim under […]

Advice and guidance