News releases
As cyber crime continues to evolve, CyberScotland Partnership is calling on individuals, families and businesses across Scotland to think ahead, stay alert and keep it secure this summer. Our seasonal Secure Summer campaign: Think Ahead this summer. Keep it secure highlights the most common […]
29 June 2026 The CyberScotland Partnership has announced that South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) is joining the Partnership, strengthening its reach across one of Scotland’s most distinctive regional economies. The CyberScotland Partnership is a collaborative group of national organisations, brought […]
18 June 2026 The CyberScotland Partnership is pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Swayne, Head of Digital Economy at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), as its new Chair. Theresa succeeds Karen Meechan, former CEO of ScotlandIS, bringing a wealth […]
As online financial criminal activity becomes increasingly sophisticated, CyberScotland Partnership is urging individuals, businesses, and organisations across Scotland to stay vigilant. This quarter’s campaign, Secure Finance, highlights the growing threat of cyber criminals targeting your money – from fake cryptocurrency investments to copycat websites and SIM-swapping attacks. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving […]
Report presents a consolidated, evidence-based picture of cyber activity in the sector 25 March 2026 The Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3) has published its inaugural Scottish Cyber Activity Report (SCAR), marking the first publication of a consolidated, evidence-based picture of […]
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 […]
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 […]
As financial scams become increasingly sophisticated, CyberScotland Partnership is urging individuals, businesses, and organisations across Scotland to stay vigilant. This quarter’s campaign, Secure Finance, highlights the growing threat of online fraud, from romance scams to fake cryptocurrency investments. The campaign […]
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 […]