Staff at Glasgow-based Student Loans Company fired for computer misuse
Three members of staff at the Glasgow-based Student Loans Company have been fired for computer misuse over the course of the last four years, new figures have revealed. They are...
How SEPA saw the light after attack from the dark web
‘No one is safe” is unnerving to hear, of course. But for Terry A’Hearn, the chief executive of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), he is describing a plain, albeit...
How Facebook took themselves off the internet… a lesson in resilience and a need to decentralise
In a post-pandemic world, one thing that we are now sure of is that we are almost completely dependent on the internet for both our social and working lives. Over...
Scottish cyber partnership welcomes new members to reach wider audience
A Scottish cyber partnership organisation has welcomed two new members in a bid to extend online resilience awareness to more audiences across the country. The College Development Network (CDN) and...
Industry supports plans for new cyber security innovation hub in Scotland
Industry leaders have backed plans to create the first Scottish Cyber Security Innovation Hub, to help drive further growth and innovation in Scotland’s thriving cyber security sector. ScotlandIS Cyber is...
NHS Scotland to base specialist cyber operations centre at Abertay University
A specialist cybersecurity operations centre is to be set up by NHS Scotland to boost online resilience for health services across the country. Around 30 staff from NHS NSS (National...
How to handle a cyber incident – a practical guide for Scottish firms
A practical manual on how to handle a cyber-related incident has been created for Scottish businesses. The ‘Incident Response Guide’, produced by the CyberScotland Partnership, features checklists and guidance on...
Businesses have their ‘heads in the sand’ as survey shows over a quarter have suffered a cyber attack in last three years
More than one in four Scottish firms have fallen prey to a cyber attack within the last three years, new government figures have shown. Being directed to fake websites, email...
Digital telecare firm joins Scottish suppliers list after cybersecurity assessment
One of the UK’s leading digital telecare providers has been added to a list of assessed suppliers in Scotland after successfully completing a government-backed cybersecurity evaluation. Alcuris took part in a...
SBRC launches digital hub for businesses ahead of Cop26
A Scottish cybersecurity centre has launched a digital information hub to help businesses mitigate potential challenges posed by the upcoming climate change conference in Glasgow. The Scottish Business Resilience Centre...
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