- Small Business Guide: Cyber Security
Cyber security needn’t be a daunting challenge for small business owners. Following the five quick and easy steps outlined in this guide(opens in new tab) could save time, money and even your business’ reputation. This guide can’t guarantee protection from all types of cyber attack, but the steps outlined below can significantly reduce the chances of your business becoming a victim of cyber crime.
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NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit https://cybertoolkit.service.ncsc.gov.uk/
Launched by the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ), this free tool generates personalised, bite-sized steps to help sole traders, micro businesses and small organisations protect themselves against cyber threats. It’s designed specifically for people who are new to cyber security — you answer a few questions about your organisation and it produces a tailored action plan. A genuinely accessible starting point for smaller third sector organisations and community groups.
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CyberScotland Partnership Hub https://www.cyberscotland.com/
The CyberScotland Hub brings together guidance, news, events and resources on cyber resilience from across Scotland’s public, private and third sectors. It signposts to tools, training opportunities and the annual CyberScotland Week — which offers free events for businesses, community groups and organisations across Scotland. A good ongoing resource for staying up to date on the cyber threat landscape and what support is available.
- A Guide for Financially Vulnerable Adults
As things become more convenient and technologically advanced, it has also opened people up to an increase in financial crimes. This guide(opens in new tab) from Upgraded Points raises awareness to help people secure their money in this digital age, it also explores the following topics:
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- The people most vulnerable to scams
- How to improve your credit card security
- Identifying the most common scams
- What to do if you become a victim
- Email security for seniors https://www.suped.com/blog/email-security-for-seniors
A guide that covers a lot of the common scams and threats seniors can face and how to secure their accounts as well as a collection of resources at the end to help them learn more
Know of other relevant resources to include on this page? Email us at hello@scscotland.org.uk and let us know.
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