What is a VPN & Why Use One?
VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are becoming an increasingly popular method of securing your internet activity by encrypting your data and creating a “private tunnel” between…
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Scottish Cyber Awards prepare for biggest year yet in new venue
Scotland’s cyber security community is preparing to recognise the contributions of companies, individuals and academics as the Scottish Cyber Awards open for their seventh round….
The Cyber and Fraud Centre and Abertay University Empower Ethical Hackers with Real-World Experience
The Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland is providing opportunities for ethical hackers to gain practical experience in the field while studying. The Centre and…
World Password Day – Strengthen your Passwords
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…
We’re hiring – Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultant – Permanent Full Time (Mon- Thurs) Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland – Linlithgow (Hybrid working) Who we are Cyber and Fraud…
WhatsApp introduces enhanced security features
WhatsApp is a widely used cross-platform messaging application with over 2 billion active users across 180 countries. The app’s popularity can be attributed to its…
Cyber and Fraud Centre launches new service aimed at Scottish SMEs
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….
Cloud Security
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…
Free handbook offered to SMEs to fight rising levels of cybercrime
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 –…