Fears of cyberattack as tender reveals NHS Highland web security ‘compromised’
The security of NHS Highland’s website is “compromised” and redevelopment of the platform “cannot be deferred any longer” – raising fears of a cyberattack, it has emerged. The details came…
A world held to ransom
What can we do about cybercrime? It cannot be left to either individual organisations or national governments, says Admiral Michael S. Rogers, former head of the US National Security Agency…
Environment protection agency in £42m contracts warning following cyberattack
Scotland’s environment agency has been warned that £42m in contracts income for its regulatory work cannot be “substantiated” following a devastating cyberattack. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has been…
NCSC issues urgent cyber guidelines to organisations over Ukraine situation
The National Cyber Security Centre has issued urgent guidance to organisations to bolster their cyber defences in response to the geopolitical instability in and around Ukraine. The monitoring agency –…
Chief executive too fearful to speak out about cyberattack because of threat of legal claims
The chief executive of an organisation hit last year by cybercrime has said they are too fearful of speaking openly about the attack – in case legal firms hound them…
New dataset developed by Edinburgh researchers to help ransomware detection
A new dataset developed by Edinburgh researchers is to help in the fight against the global scourge of ransomware. Cybersecurity experts at Edinburgh Napier university have built the NapierOne platform…
On the cyber horizon: predictions for 2022
As 2021 draws to a close, we see a world still challenged by Covid-19, necessitating new business models, new channels and a shift (perhaps for the long term) to remote…
Jude McCorry: “Focus on cyber strategy alone is not enough”
The number of cyber attacks has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic, with both international and domestic cyber criminals taking advantage of our increased reliance on…
National cyber plan calls on ‘all parts of society’ to boost UK’s global position
A new national cyber plan is calling on ‘all parts of society’ to boost the UK’s global economic and security strengths in cyberspace. The cross-departmental National Cyber Strategy is an…
CyberScotland Partnership warns of 2022 cyber threats
Scotland’s new online resilience partnership has identified six cyber threats that businesses may face in 2022. The CyberScotland Partnership, chaired by Jude McCorry, chief executive of the Scottish Business Resilience…
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Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…
Look anywhere – the future is ‘aged tech’. But Scotland needs to be more adventurous
Scottish Care, as the representative body of independent social care providers of care home, care at home and housing support services, has been working over several years with colleagues in…
Women Lead: Engineer turned entrepreneur
We are always fascinated by other people’s stories. It’s how we connect, grow and learn from each other. Until very recently I always felt like I didn’t have a story to tell. Who…
‘Women – together we will change the dynamic in tech’
I was inspired to start a career in technology when personal computers were in their infancy and the internet decades away. My childhood dream of becoming a scientist was shaped by…
It’s time to change the future of tech apprenticeships – and we need your help
In his latest exclusive column for Futurescot, Ross Tuffee, chair of the Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Digital Economy Skills Group, calls on tech employers to get involved in shaping the…
What AI difference a year makes
Amazingly, it’s been one year since the publication of Scotland’s AI Strategy. And what a year it has been. Demanding but rewarding, with good progress made and great foundations laid…
International Women’s Day: It’s time to harness power of women in technology
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I hope to be part of a future where barriers that prevent women from competing on a level playing field in the work environment…