Thousands of Scots strengthen online safety skills during Cyber Scotland Week
Over 6,000 people in Scotland are more resilient against online crime after taking part in a week-long event designed to raise awareness of cyber threats. Now in its fourth year,...
Mental health charity hit by ‘devastating’ ransomware attack
A prominent Scottish mental health charity has been hit by a ‘devastating’ ransomware attack – crippling its systems and communications channels. SAMH – the Scottish Association for Mental Health –...
Cybercrime reaches record high in Scotland, new figures show
The number of victims hit by cybercrime in Scotland has reached a record high, according to new figures. In 2020-21, 403 crimes categorised under the Computer Misuse Act were reported...
Why organisations must take security seriously
The war might be in Ukraine, but cybercrime sees no borders We have all been left horrified by the conflict unfolding in Ukraine. However, while this may seem like another...
Education Scotland partners with cybersecurity firm to help young learners stay safe online
Scotland’s national education agency is partnering with a leading cybersecurity firm to provide interactive learning and ‘demystify’ the subject for young people. Palo Alto Networks is working with Education Scotland...
Ukraine crisis is ‘opportunity’ to change cyber for the better, says former NSA director
A former director of the National Security Agency (NSA) in the United States has called for greater collaboration between governments and the private sector on cybersecurity. Admiral Michael S. Rogers,...
CyberScotland Partnership supports almost 1,300 businesses, new figures show
A cyber partnership formed one year ago has supported almost 1,300 businesses in Scotland to plan for and recover from a cyber incident. The CyberScotland Partnership, created last February to provide a...
Ministers unveil new £1.5m central coordination cyber response unit
Ministers have unveiled a new £1.5m central coordination cybersecurity centre to provide threat intelligence, early warning and incident response services to organisations amidst rising global hacking threats. The Scottish Cyber...
How CGI’s Cyber Escape Experience provides a vital learning tool to boost cybersecurity
In the two years since the outbreak of Covid-19, the world of work and communication for organisations, employees and stakeholders has changed beyond all recognition. The need to work from...
Open University’s cyber skills graduate apprenticeships push
The Open University’s 2021 Business Barometer found that more than six in ten Scottish employers were experiencing a skills shortage. In the era of ‘The Great Resignation’ employers need to find new...
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