Previous Explore Resources (Cyber Security)
On this page you'll find resources that have previously been included in the Explore Pathway.
July 2026 - Cyber Attack Impact
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Unfortunately, despite preventative measures, cyber attacks do still occur. Whilst they have a serious and significant impact, they also help us to learn how to avoid similar attacks in future. This BBC article describes a cyber attack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway that took place in March 2024: Link: Hackers threaten to publish huge cache of NHS Scotland data |
April 2026 - Staying Safe Online
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| What do you currently do to stay safe online? Think about this from both a personal and professional perspective. |
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is a UK government organisation responsible for providing advice, guidance and support to protect the UK’s critical systems from cyber threats. Have a look at their list of six top tips for staying safe online: |
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| Choose one of the six tips and click on it to find out how you can practically implement the advice. Follow the guidance provided to start protecting yourself online. |
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| At the bottom of the webpage you'll find a PDF poster available to download which lists the top tips. Consider how you can use the poster to share the NCSC's advice with your colleagues. |
October 2025 - Cyber Security Jargon
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| Take some time to consider the terminology you are aware of in relation to cyber security (e.g. phishing, firewall, encryption). Note down any terms that you have heard but aren't sure what they mean. |
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Use this helpful glossary from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to look up any terminology you are not sure of. You may also want to check through the list in case there are other words or phrases that you'd like to know more about: Link: NCSC Glossary |