Scotland’s innovation centre for IoT promotes cybersecurity with new partnership
Scotland’s innovation centre for Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has partnered with an international advisory firm to support greater diversity in cybersecurity resilience. CENSIS and Mazars have developed a new…
SBRC awarded £500,000 to continue running ‘Exercise in a Box’ for cybersecurity
The Scottish Government has re-awarded Scotland’s national cyber organisation the contract to run the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) ‘Exercise in a Box’ programme. The £500,000 grant will enable the Scottish…
Scotland’s tech trade body launches ‘cyber showcase’ to attract UK investors
ScotlandIS – the tech trade body – is launching a ‘cyber showcase’ to connect the Scottish cyber industry to prospective investors from across the UK. The event follows the latest ScotlandIS cluster audit,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
New cyberQuarter at Abertay University officially unveiled by government minister
Scotland’s new home for cybersecurity research, innovation, and industry growth was unveiled in Dundee yesterday. The £18m cyberQuarter at Abertay University will provide a new model for supporting the rapidly-growing…
NHS Scotland must be on ‘high alert’ amid rise in ransomware attacks, warns cyber boss
NHS Scotland “needs to be on high alert” amid a “huge increase” in the number of attacks on the healthcare sector, a cyber boss has warned. Deryck Mitchelson, chief information…
Ex-cop appointed to lead incident response at Scotland’s cyber agency for business
A former police officer has been appointed as incident response and threat intelligence manager at Scotland’s cybersecurity agency for business. The Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) appointed ex-cyber investigator Mike…
Don’t ‘bombard’ victims of cybercrime, says Jude McCorry
The boss of Scotland’s national cybersecurity resilience centre has revealed she received 150 messages on LinkedIn from organisations keen to help a mental health charity which was hit by a…
Scots firms at risk over use of cybersecurity products aimed at household consumers
A third of Scots small firms are at a heightened risk of online harms over their use of cybersecurity products aimed at household consumers, a new survey has shown. New…
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We live in uncertain times. Our media is awash with tragic images and news from the conflictin Ukraine and war has taken on a new facet in cyberspace. The only…
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Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…