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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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Guidance on effective communications in a cyber incident

Supporting organisations of all sizes to manage their communications strategy before, during and after a cyber security incident.

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.

The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) / NCSC CAF Guidance

The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) provides guidance for organisations responsible for vitally important services and activities.

Pruchase fraud

An easy-read guide to purchase fraud.

NCSC Cyber Toolkit

This pack has been created to help you amplify and promote NCSC’s newonline service – the Cyber Action Toolkit, which is designed to help soletraders and small businesses take their first steps in cyber security. Small businesses are often at […]

Active Cyber Defence

The NCSC’s Active Cyber Defence programme aims to reduce the impact of cyber attacks by providing tools and services, free at the point of use, that protect against a range of threats.