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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 from 23 to 28 February 2026.

The launch of CyberScotland Week 2026 follows a sharp rise in high-profile cyber-attacks over the last year, including incidents affecting Marks and Spencer, the Co-Op and Jaguar Land Rover. These attacks underline the growing threat posed by cyber-criminals to both large corporations and everyday consumers and highlight the urgent need for organisations of all sizes to strengthen their defences and prepare for potential disruption.

Now in its eighth year, the awareness week will once again bring audiences together from across the country to share knowledge, strengthen resilience and celebrate innovation in cyber security.

The theme for the 2026 event will still focus on “Can’t Hack it?!” and will highlight how everyone in Scotland – from individuals and families to small businesses and large organisations – can take simple, practical steps to improve their online safety and cyber resilience.

The newly published Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland: 2025-2030 highlights that as we embrace new and emerging technologies, government, organisations and the public must be acutely aware of the ever-evolving cyber threats and know how to manage them.

CyberScotland Week is coordinated by the CyberScotland Partnership, a collaboration of key stakeholders brought together by the Scottish Government’s National Cyber Resilience Unit to promote awareness and build a stronger, safer digital Scotland.

Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “CyberScotland Week is a vital opportunity for organisations and communities to learn, connect and take practical steps to stay safe online. As our digital landscape evolves we need to be ready to respond to new challenges and emerging threats. CyberScotland Week 2026 highlights everyone – individuals, businesses and public bodies alike – plays a role in building a digitally secure and resilient Scotland.”

Karen Meechan, CEO of ScotlandIS and Chair of CyberScotland Partnership, said: “CyberScotland Week is about starting conversations and taking action. From national agencies and universities to small businesses and community groups, everyone has something to contribute to our collective resilience. Whether you’re sharing top tips with staff, hosting a training session or running a local event, every effort helps make Scotland more secure online.”

Organisations, community groups and individuals across Scotland are encouraged to host an event of any size during CyberScotland Week 2026. Events could include workshops, awareness sessions, school activities, webinars, or community drop-ins – anything that helps build awareness of cyber security and practical resilience.

To find out more or to register your event, visit the CyberScotland website: https://www.cyberscotland.com/cyberscotlandweek/