Accenture launches global application security hub
Accenture has chosen Scotland to locate a new global application security hub to combat the rising threat of cyber attacks on business and government. The technology services and management consultancy…
Government challenges Scotland’s ‘cyber savvy’ women of the future
‘Cyber savvy’ girls in Scotland have been challenged by the Government to pit their digital wits against one another in a nationwide problem-solving and code cracking GCHQ competition. Organised by…
Search to find cyber security experts of the future continues for second year
An online programme designed to inspire teenagers to think about a career in cyber security will continue for a second year after a successful pilot across England and be extended…
Up to half a billion Marriott hotel customers’ personal and financial information hacked
The Marriott hotel group has disclosed a data breach exposing the personal and financial information of as many as a half billion customers who made reservations at any of its…
Abertay to lead £11.7m cyber security project as part of Tay Cities Deal
Abertay University will lead the creation of a £11.7m cybersecurity research and development centre as part of the Tay Cities Deal announced today. Run in partnership with the Scottish Business…
Scottish businesses lack basic digital skills and are vulnerable to cyber scams
Almost half of Scottish companies lack basic digital skills that could drive growth and are vulnerable to cyber scams, a survey has found. The latest Bank of Scotland Business and…
Accenture launches global ‘application security hub’ in Edinburgh
Accenture has launched a global ‘application security hub’ in Edinburgh to fight against the rising threat of cyber attacks on business. The management consulting company unveiled its hub today as…
Customer data is being ‘weaponised with military efficiency’ says Apple’s Tim Cook
Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook said in a speech today that customer data was being “weaponised with military efficiency” by companies to increase profit. Cook, speaking at the International Conference…
Napier University spinout Zonefox acquired by US cybersecurity firm
Edinburgh Napier University spinout ZoneFox, the cloud-based platform that combats ‘insider threats’ within companies and service providers, has been bought by cybersecurity firm Fortinet. The US company is one of…
Zortrex announces that they are having another Women Stand By Women Event!
Are you looking to return back to work in cybersecurity/blockchain/smart contracts? We would like to hear from you. We are going to have another Women Stand By Women meeting on…