The University’s official cyber security training covers the essentials everyone needs to know. But if you fancy going a step further and getting some real hands-on practice, there are some great free platforms out there that let you do just that. Ever wondered how attackers actually get into systems or how to stop them? You […]
Category: Cyber Security Month
Watch our Cyber Police series and learn new skills
Closing out Cyber Month, is the Cyber Police Series: Think Netflix, but cyber. Follow Detective Luis Moreno as he tackles real-world cybercrime cases in London, uncovering how criminals operate and how they’re caught. If you are familiar with the first 4 seasons, you will be delighted to hear that season 5, tipped as the most […]
Know the Scams Targeting You
Don’t get played: the scams to know about this term Welcome to Stirling if you’re just arriving, and welcome back if you’re returning! Whether you’re still finding your way around campus or already know the best spot in the library, there’s one thing worth a few minutes of your time before term gets busy: scams. […]
Week 3: Keeping Kids Safe Online
For staff or students with families or younger people in their lives, this week is all about protecting the younger people in your life. We’ll cover how to keep kids safe online, including the growing risk from AI tools that can misuse photos, plus links to trusted resources for parents. We recently joined the Cyber […]
Cyber Security Month: Week 2
Password Hygiene Good password habits are one of the simplest, most effective defences we have and yet they’re often the weakest link due to phishing and other password-related attacks. Often the things that have been around longest have the biggest range of methods available to exploit them. However, passwords are still critical to securing accounts. […]
Cyber Security Month: Week 1
Why awareness matters all year round As I’m sure many of you know, there have been a lot of big cyber attacks over the last 12 months. Retail was hit hard by ShinyHunters, who then moved on to Salesforce and, more recently, Instructure’s Canvas. Jaguar Land Rover was hit so badly that the Government had […]