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Public Sector Cyber Incident Co-ordination Procedure

Outlines the procedures for notifying and coordinating responses to notifiable cyber incidents affecting Scotland’s public services. It defines the agreed-upon cyber incident notification process adopted by the Scottish public sector since 2018.

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What is cyber security? This guide covers steps to protect your data and devices, includes information on how to report a cyber crime and covers why you should get Cyber Essentials.

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