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Why Social Engineering Works: The Psychology Behind a Hack

By Kerry Manton

When we think of a cyber crime, we often picture a shadowy figure hunched over a keyboard in a bedroom, cracking passwords. But many of the most successful cyber attacks

The Human Hack: Key Lessons from our Social Engineering Sessions

By Kerry Manton

Last week, the Cyber and Fraud Centre-Scotland hosted two engaging events exploring social engineering: a Cyber Byte and Cyber Nyte. The sessions brought together expert panellists from around Scotland to

Scottish Companies Set to Benefit from Cyber Incident Response Cadre

By Kerry Manton

SMEs from across Scotland are facing one of their biggest threats to business operations yet, and it’s not going away any time soon. Cybercrime is rife both nationally and internationally,

Fortinet and Accenture join forces with the Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland to champion women in cyber security

By Kerry Manton

The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland is proud to welcome Fortinet and Accenture as strategic partners supporting its See It, Be It campaign focused on inspiring more women and

The Human Cost of Cyber Security: Leadership, Stress and Support

By Kerry Manton

Cyber security is no longer just about firewalls, software updates, and protecting data. It is about people. As cyber threats grow in both frequency and complexity, the pressure on those

Check Point Software becomes strategic sponsor of Cyber Bytes event series

By Kerry Manton

The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland is pleased to announce Check Point Software Technologies as a strategic partner, and sponsor of its Cyber Byte series. This flagship programme of

Aspire Technology Solutions Announced as Strategic Partner

By Kerry Manton

The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland is proud to announce Aspire Technology Solutions as its first official strategic partner. This partnership will see Aspire play a pivotal role in

Time to treat organisations as victims of cyber crime

By Kerry Manton

Marks & Spencer, one of the UK’s most iconic brands, has found itself in the headlines. Not just because of its ‘Big Daddy’ pistachio chocolate bar launch, but because of

Ethical Data Security – Are You Protecting What Matters?

By Kerry Manton

In today’s data-driven world, security isn’t just about technology. It’s an ethical obligation. Organisations must not only protect sensitive data but also ensure accountability, transparency and preparedness in the face

Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland Breaks Barriers for Young Women in Cyber Security

By Kerry Manton

Women make up just 17.5% of cyber roles in the UK, with recent reports revealing that the gender pay gap in cyber security is widening rather than closing. Despite growing

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