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CyberScotland Partnership launches flagship awareness week for 2026 amid evolving cyber threats Businesses, organisations and community groups in Scotland are being encouraged to host or sign up to an event as part of CyberScotland Week 2026, which will take place […]
Strengthening cyber resilience in Scotland. A new ‘cyber observatory’ to help protect Scotland’s public bodies from online threats will be set up as part of a package of measures to promote the country’s cyber-security. A newly published refreshed Strategic Framework […]
By Karen Meechan, Chair of the CyberScotland Partnership On 5 November, the Scottish Government launched the refreshed Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland, setting a clear direction for building Scotland’s cyber resilience to 2030. The updated strategy focuses on […]
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and IASME are running a pilot programme throughout August, offering free 30-minute cyber security sessions for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). The sessions are a no strings attached opportunity open to SMEs with […]
Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS takes over the role effective 1 August The CyberScotland Partnership (CSP) has appointed Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS, as the new Chair of the Partnership, effective 1 August 2025. Karen succeeds Clare El Azebbi, Head […]
A new free cyber training resource designed for students across Scotland has been launched by Graeme Dey MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Higher and Further Education, at the Abertay cyberQuarter. Cyber Resilience and You! is an online training module that teaches […]
Since its inception in February 2021, the CyberScotland Partnership continues to improve the cyber resilience of Scotland’s people, businesses and organisations. We are delighted to announce that three new organisations will join the CyberScotland Partnership during CyberScotland Week 2025. The […]
Businesses and community groups across Scotland are invited to sign up to events during CyberScotland Week 2025, running from 24 February to 2 March. In doing this, they will play a vital role in building a safer digital nation and […]
One of the world’s first illustrated cyber security books for children aged 4-7, The Bongles and the Crafty Crows, is set to be included once again in the Book Bug Bags provided to every Primary 1 child in Scotland. This […]
The CyberFirst Girls Competition is now open for registration. This exciting initiative, aimed at encouraging young girls to explore the world of cybersecurity, offers a unique opportunity to develop valuable skills in a fun and engaging environment. The competition is a […]
Supporting organisations of all sizes to manage their communications strategy before, during and after a cyber security incident. Context to this guidance Cyber security incidents affect UK organisations every week, so it’s important to be prepared for them. During an […]
To help support charities in addressing cyber risks, a Third Sector Cyber Resilience Working Group, made up of a range of people from across Scotland’s voluntary sector, has been established to shape and guide a programme of work aligned to Scottish Government’s Third Sector Cyber Resilience Action Plan.