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The Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland

This Framework sets out Scotland’s vision for a cyber resilient Scotland and includes refreshed action plans.

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Passwords & Two-Step Verification

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 […]

Building cyber resilience

Resources to build cyber resilience into youth work practice including some resources developed across the sector.

Scams and Frauds

Information on the different types of fraud and advice on how you can avoid becoming a victim.

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.

Cyber First Aid Box

The Cyber First Aid Box is an online resource that contains information about cyber security. It will help you support your child’s recovery after a negative online experience. You will find: Practical information about online safety & security. Links to […]

Exercise in a box

Exercise in a box is an NCSC online tool which helps organisations find out how resilient they are to cyber-attacks and to help them practice their response. The service provides exercises, based around the main cyber threats which your organisation […]