We are delighted to share that the University has successfully renewed both its Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus accreditations for another twelve months. Thank you to everyone who helped, particularly those who gave up time for device audits and responded to requests throughout the process. What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the […]
Category: Cyber Security
Changes to Chrome Browser Extensions
Our Cyber Security Manager shares an important update on upcoming changes to Chrome browser extensions. Most of us install browser extensions without thinking twice. Dark mode. Grammar checker. AI sidebar. Screenshot tool. Calendar helper. They’re small. Convenient. Harmless… right? Unfortunately, not always. I know what you’re thinking, “We’re about to lose the ability to install […]
Secure Teams Meetings
We have seen an increase in AI bots joining Teams Meetings unannounced so here is some advice on setting up secure Teams Meetings. This needs to be done on a per-meeting basis as it is not currently the default setting. Further advice on Teams Meeting options can be found here: Meeting options in Microsoft Teams […]
Dropbox Phishing Scams
Now that we’re back after the festive break and pretending the year has eased in gently (it hasn’t), it’s time for our first cyber update of the year. This one’s a quick but important reminder about a phishing scam that’s been doing the rounds. This time, it’s fake Dropbox emails. These ones are particularly sneaky […]
Season’s Greetings from Cyber Security
Each year, the festive season brings crisp mornings, sparkling celebrations, and cosy comforts. Unfortunately, the holiday season often coincides with a peak in cyber-criminal activities, including fraud and phishing attempts, and this year is proving to be no exception. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has given these criminals greater power, leading to more […]
Wrapping up Cyber Security Month 2025.
A month of awareness, Action and Engagement As Cyber Security Month 2025 draws to a close, we can reflect on the positive messages that we hope that we have sent out to our staff and students, We have written blog posts, had some interactive campaigns that brought cyber awareness to life across campus and online. […]
Day in the Life of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
Our last Cyber Security Month session turns the tables. We’ve seen how attackers think, now it’s time to step into the shoes of the defenders and see how they detect, respond, and stay ahead. Join us for an inside look at what a day in the life of a SOC analyst is really like. We […]
Watch our binge worthy Cyber Police Series
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 3 seasons, you will be delighted to hear that season 4, tipped as the most […]
Important Update: New Cyber Security Training for students.
A new cyber security course, Cyber Resilience and You, is now available on Canvas. Developed by Cyber Scotland (a Scottish Government-backed initiative), this training has been designed specifically for students. It’s interactive, engaging, and focused on the real-world risks you might face day to day. You’ll find the course under the Stirling Essentials section in […]
Important Update: New Cyber Security Training
Important Update: New Cyber Security Training Cyber security continues to be one of the biggest risks facing organisations, with recent high-profile attacks at M&S, Co-op and Jaguar Land Rover reminding us how serious and disruptive these incidents can be. To keep the University secure, it’s essential that we all remain alert and confident in recognising […]