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 […]
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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 […]
Phishing Alert: Fake SharePoint Emails Targeting the University
Universities across the sector are currently being targeted by a sophisticated phishing campaign. How it works Users will receive what looks like a standard SharePoint document invitation, usually from a colleague or someone you know, sent via Microsoft SharePoint itself (no-reply@sharepoint.com). It looks completely legitimate, which is exactly the point. Clicking the above link opened […]
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 […]