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Data Directory

A directory to help you find a Scottish company that are delivering data driven digital products and services. This resource is for the industry, the public sector and wider Scottish economy, helping to locate the right suppliers and showcasing the wealth of experience and innovation Scotland has in data.

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ScotlandIS Case Studies

Case studies from Scottish companies highlighting the work they are involved in.

Cyber Security Advice: Businesses and Charities

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.

Large Organisations

Cyber security advice for businesses, charities and critical national infrastructure with more than 250 employees. You are likely to have a dedicated team managing your cyber security.

Data Breach Guidance

The guide explains what a data breach is – when personal or sensitive information is accessed, lost or disclosed without authorisation – and how it might affect you. It then outlines clear steps you can take if your details have […]

Social Media Guide

This guide describes how to use online platforms safely by showing the benefits alongside the risks. It offers practical steps like setting strong passwords, enabling two‑factor authentication, reviewing privacy settings and being thoughtful before posting. In essence: social media can […]

Multi-factor authentication for your corporate online services

This guidance describes how administrators responsible for managing access to online digital services for their organisation can apply the strongest types of multi-factor authentication (MFA). It describes the various types of MFA that are commonly available, explains some pitfalls to […]