Learning and Skills

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Learning Zone

Through our Learning Zone, we provide staff, whatever their role and level of experience, with apps and resources to help them develop their knowledge and skills. These are completely free, and staff can work through them at their own pace. One of the resources is aimed at helping social service workers stay secure online.

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DigiKnow – Practical Cyber Resilience

In 2020, Young Scot launched the Digi Know? Champions Award in collaboration with Glasgow Kelvin College. The Award helps young people build the skills and knowledge they need to protect themselves online, whilst gaining an SCQF Level 4 qualification for […]

Cyber Animations

A series of explainer animations to give you further information on the jobs available, the skills needed and education pathways to a career in cyber.

NCSC Certified Degrees

About NCSC-certified Bachelor’s, Integrated Master’s and Master’s degrees in cyber security and closely related fields.

Report Cybercrime

You can report Cybercrime as follows: By phoning 999 (emergency) or 101 (non-emergency) In person at any police station

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 […]

CyberSprinters

A digital game which can be played on phone, tablet and desktop, and is supported by a suite of activities to be led by educational practitioners working with 7-11 year olds. Parents and carers can also try the CyberSprinter puzzles […]