CyberScotland

Preparing for the spring break? ✈️ Stay secure when travelling: 🛡️ Update devices & apps 📂 Back up your data 🔐 Enable strong screen locks 📶 Avoid sensitive logins on public Wi-Fi

🛡️Cyber Tuesday 🌐 Reporting cyber crime attempts helps you stay safe online. Report emails to report@phishing.gov.uk, and texts to 7726. For more video transcript, more info and links to official NCSC advice: lead.org.uk/2026/01/20/cyb… #CyberScotland #CyberTuesday @CyberResScot

92% fewer insurance claims are made by organisations with the Cyber Essentials Certification in place. Find out if you're ready for Cyber Essentials: cyberscotland.com/no-business-is… @NCSC

Last week, we were proud to sponsor the Cyber Resilience Award at the @CeeD_Scotland Awards. Congratulations to the @UofGlasgow on winning. A brilliant recognition of impactful work helping strengthen cyber resilience across critical sectors.

Cyber resilience starts with people, not just pixels... From the front desk to the boardroom, every action helps protect the organisation. Our latest asset pack makes raising staff awareness simple and effective. 👥🔐 Find out more: cyberscotland.com/cyberscotland-…

What is on the horizon for the word of cyber and resilience? @ScotlandIS has shared Beyond Blue’s 2026 Cyber Predictions. From AI-powered tactics to the "Security, Safety, Resilience" shift, this is the resource for cyber planning. Catch up now: scotlandis.com/blog/beyond-bl…

Updates are arguably the most effective "boring" security control we have. Digital resilience doesn't always require complex tools - it’s just about keeping the software you already use current. Set it to auto-update & restart when prompted. Close the gap on potential risks. 🔄

Check out our new Cyber Blog post for a round up of what we’ve been up to lately on our Cyber Project, supporting disabled people stay safe online. 🔗 lead.org.uk/category/cyber… #CyberScotland #SCVOGathering #CyberScotlandWeek @CyberResScot

#ScotAppWeek26 is here @apprentice_scot @skillsdevscot ! 90% of employers say apprenticeships significantly improved job performance. Cyber apprenticeships are #WorkingForScotland by building the skilled workforce we need to stay secure. 🛡️ Learn more: apprenticeships.scot/events/scottis…

Catch up on our latest non-tech bulletin! 🛡️ 🔓 New SME campaign to "lock the door" on digital intruders. ⚖️ Cyber Security & Resilience Bill updates in @ScotParl. 🤖 Analysis on the AI readiness gap in EMEA. 📈 Trend predictions from @ScotlandIS members. cyberscotland.com/february-2026/

The NCSC advises UK organisations stay alert to potential risk of cyber compromise in response to evolving events in the Middle East. Organisations should review their risk posture, take proportionate action and report concerns to the NCSC Read more⬇️ ncsc.gov.uk/news/ncsc-advi…

As CyberScotland Week wraps, we’ve got one final reminder. Prevention matters, but so does recovery. Back up what matters and make sure you can restore it quickly if something goes wrong. 💾 Let us know, what is your most valuable cyber security tip ?👇

Don't know where to start with setting online parental controls? 📱🎮💻 @IM_org website will take you through the steps of setting up parental controls & privacy settings More info▶️ parentclub.scot/articles/setti… @CyberResScot #CyberScotlandWeek

“Admin” is still one of the UK’s most commonly used passwords. Attackers will always try weak and reused logins first. Keep it simple: use the @NCSC's Three Random Words, make it unique for every account. Learn more: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top…

Nearing the end of #CyberScotlandWeek and its been a busy one! With our own & member events around the country, we're proud to promote #cyber resilience in Scotland. Remember SMEs: apply for up to £1k @scotgov funding for Cyber Essentials! scotlandis.com/cyber-essentia… @CyberResScot

This #CyberScotlandWeek, find your confidence with our guide for leaders: constituentassociates.com/post/confidenc… @CyberResScot

#CyberScotlandWeek Day 5! We’ve covered a lot this week, from simple habits to stronger cyber resilience across Scotland. Events are still running today, browse the programme and register here: cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlandw…

It’s #CyberScotlandWeek, a great time for small businesses to get the basics right. No need to fly to the moon to be protected from cyber criminals. There’s an easier way. Protect your business from online threats with Cyber Essentials. Find out more: ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials

Have you taken part in #CyberScotlandWeek yet? It's Day 4 and there are lots of events to check out! 📅 Browse the programme and get involved: cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlandw…

“Easy money” job offers are all over social feeds right now, and some are designed to get one thing from you first: a payment. If a job asks for a fee to access earnings, what should you do?