A FREE digital tool is being offered to businesses in the region to help monitor the threats from cybercriminals.
The Police CyberAlarm also helps businesses, who are part of the scheme, to understand and monitor malicious cyber activity.
They get regular reports showing suspicious and potentially malicious attack activity on their firewall and internet gateway. Details are also shared on how the business is being attacked and from where, in order that they can improve their cyber resilience.
And it assists Police Scotland officers identify current threats and take enforcement action against cybercriminals.
Launching it, Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett said: “People and businesses are spending more and more time online and it is almost impossible to trade without a computer network or website.
“The threat from cybercriminals is now ever present and Police Scotland’s priority is to keep everyone safe, and that incudes in the digital world. This is even more important with criminals continuing to use any method at their disposal to exploit vulnerabilities.
“Cyber security should be a priority for every business. There has never been a more appropriate time to make use of any system that can make them more cyber resilient.
“I would urge businesses to take the opportunity to sign up to the Police CyberAlarm scheme.”
Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “The technology helps firms understand the risks they face online and assists Police Scotland to work with organisations so they can prepare to respond to cyber-attacks effectively. We want to make the most of technological advances while keeping Scotland digitally safe and secure.”
To sign up and become a member of the Police CyberAlarm scheme go to https://cyberalarm.police.uk/
