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World Password Day – Strengthen your Passwords

By Kerry Manton

World Password Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in May every year. This day was created to raise awareness about the importance of strong passwords and their role in

Cyber and Fraud Centre launches new service aimed at Scottish SMEs

By Kerry Manton

Scotland’s leading cyber and fraud resilience experts have launched a new service for SMEs looking for a cost-effective way to enhance their cyber security posture. Cyber and Fraud Centre –

Cloud Security

By Kerry Manton

Cloud spotting in the past involved us going to a field on a warm sunny day, looking up at the almost clear sky and discussing what we can see in

Free handbook offered to SMEs to fight rising levels of cybercrime

By Kerry Manton

A comprehensive new guide has been produced to help SMEs combat the ever-growing threat of cybercrime, by the country’s leading experts in the field – the CyberScotland Partnership. The ‘Cyber

Free cyber assessment now available for Scottish organisations

By Kerry Manton

With the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently reporting 2.7 million cases of cyber fraud in the UK over 2021-22, organisations must be on the front foot when it comes

World Social Media Day 2022 – 10 Top Tips for Staying Safe on Social Media

By Kerry Manton

On World Social Media Day 2022, Allena Matheson-Dear, Ethical Hacker at the Scottish Business Resilience Centre, shares guidance on how to stay safe on social media. During the height of

What is an Insider Threat? Definition and Examples

By Kerry Manton

This article was written and provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre by cyber security software provider, Varonis. An insider threat is a security risk that originates within the targeted

The Psychology Behind Phishing Attacks

By Kerry Manton

Sarah Gardiner, Ethical Hacker, Scottish Business Resilience Centre, shares guidance on how to spot a phishing scam by sharing her expertise of the psychological tactics used by hackers. Quick! Your

Exercise in a Box: Working from Home Scenario

By Kerry Manton

What is it?  Since the pandemic started, working from home has become a major part of working life. Even as the pandemic recedes, many organisations continue to work from home or have adopted hybrid working. While working

Exercise in a Box: Digital Supply Chain Scenario

By Kerry Manton

What is it?  A digital supply chain attack is a cyber attack that seeks to damage an organisation by targeting less-secure elements in the supply chain. A supply chain attack can occur

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