Cyber Scotland
Support to help understand and solution technical challenges
This guide explains how criminals manipulate people – rather than systems – to gain access to information or control. It explores common tactics like impersonation, urgency and exploitation of trust and then provides practical steps for recognising and resisting such […]
Read more Social Engineering Guidance in modal dialogChild protection means protecting a child from abuse or neglect, which may cause significant harm. Police Scotland has some advice and information on how to report child abuse or neglect.
Read more Child Protection in modal dialogFind out where there are learning opportunities near you. You can gain the skills and qualifications for a role in the digital technologies sector in a number of ways. From college or university courses, to apprenticeships and work experience, and […]
Read more Skills and Qualifications in modal dialogThinking about starting a career in cyber security but not sure where to begin? There are many free challenges and competitions you can take part in which will give you an idea of the kind of skills required
Read more Cyber Security Learning Opportunities in modal dialogThis guide explains how criminals can hijack your mobile phone number by tricking your provider into switching your service to a SIM card under their control. Once they have your number, they can intercept calls and texts – including the […]
Read more SIM Swap Guidance in modal dialogThis 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 […]
Read more Multi-factor authentication for your corporate online services in modal dialog