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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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10 Steps to Cyber Security

This guidance aims to help organisations manage their cyber security risks by breaking down the task of protecting the organisation into 10 components. It is aimed at medium to large organisations that have someone dedicated to managing the organisation’s cyber security.

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Sextortion Guidance

Sextortion is sexual extortion where the victim is exploited through threat of the exposure of intimate images and is usually for financial gain or as a means of controlling behaviour. Police Scotland have provided information and advice on how to […]

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Student online safety guide 2025

Police Scotland shares advice for students on how to stay safe online. Common frauds that students are experiencing today can range from the more recognisable face-to-face to those carried out by someone anonymously online. This guide will equip you with […]

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