1. Learning Link Scotland
4th September 2018

2. Who we are
Learning Link Scotland was established for and by third sector adult learning organisations. Our vision for Scotland is that adult learning in Scotland will be recognised by all as a central element of personal and community empowerment. In our vision, people will have access and equal opportunity to strong, independent and vibrant Third Sector adult education, and that organisations work in partnership with others to fulfil lifelong learning, social inclusion, and democratic aspirations.

3. Overview of project
Raise awareness for third sector organisations
Engage 10 organisations to work with
Design individual and/or group training to take organisations through Cyber Essentials or equivalent
Create case studies
Share training and case studies

4. What the courses covered:
Firewalls
Settings and Passwords
Control Access
Viruses and Malware
Updates

5. What was the most important thing you learned about Cyber Resilience at the training?
Password strength
Controlling access
Two level password
Consider using Passphrases rather than Passwords
The need to be proactive and keep all of our devices updated
It is everyone’s responsibility in the organisation!

6. Case Study 1
Lead Scotland, is a voluntary organisation set up to empower disabled young people and adults and carers across Scotland to access learning opportunities. 21 members of staff attended Cyber Resilience awareness training in April Here are some of the actions Lead then took as an organisation:

7. Case Study 1: Lead Scotland
Took time to step back and consider how to become more Cyber Resilient
Revised their annual digital plan with some new actions
Decided to decommission the organisation’s server and moved completely to The Cloud.
Implemented several practical changes to using PCs and mobile devices.
Met as a team 5 months later to keep Cyber Resilience high on the organisations agenda.
Created cyber resilience/GDPR case studies to encourage deeper thinking around Lead specific scenarios.

8. Case Study 1
Emma Whitelock, CEO of Lead said: “It’s been useful for me to consider that we will only ever be as cyber resilient as the people who work and volunteer for us are. If the goal of becoming cyber resilient feels like a giant, scary learning curve, find a starting point and ensure your team are all taking steps towards that goal so that you build your confidence and knowledge together”.

9. Case Study 2 Trust Your Breath
Trust You Breath is a small charity dedicated to helping people relearn their correct natural breathing pattern.
It has no paid members of staff and is entirely run by voluntary Trustees.
2 volunteers attended Cyber Resilience awareness training in February Here are some of the elements they found most useful:

10. Case Study 2 Trust Your Breath
Committing to updating software regularly
Two stage password authentication if using a range of mobile devices such as tablets, mobile phones and lap tops.
security tips, how to spot if an is genuine
Staying safe in public buildings WiFi by using a secure hot spot
If someone leaves your organisation change password immediately to remove their access.

11. Case Study 2 Trust Your Breath
Trustee Heather Menteith said: “Don’t take things at face value, take time to think through for a few minutes before giving away any of your personal and organisational details. For example ask yourself is your internet connection could possibly be at risk”.

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