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CmdR Scotsoft2020 is over but for those who couldn’t make it on the day my key take-aways from the cyber sessions are captured below. All sessions were recorded so are available for viewing in your own time – one of
An Aberdeen-based IT firm has completed the purchase of a local IT business. The acquisition allows Aberdeen Cyber Security to expand further with an increase in expertise, market reach and headcount. The acquisition process took nine months and the deal
Recent announcements from the UK and Scottish Governments mean a return to traditional office work is still on hold for most of us. This article, which is the first in a series of collaborative content from ScotlandIS Cyber and Data
On Thursday, our Head of Data, Katy Guthrie, and Head of Cyber, Ciara Mitchell, hosted a “Financial Services Marketplace” as part of the Scotland Fintech festival. This event brought together individuals from Financial Services companies, Fintechs and data and cyber
This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is seeking proposals for innovative technologies that allow law enforcement officers to safely prevent the escalation of conflict in serious or violent circumstances from a distance. The primary focus will be on solutions
The university was the first in the world to offer courses in both computer games and ethical hacking. Abertay University’s postgraduate course in ethical hacking has been awarded full certification by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The MSc Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) launches its label ‘Cybersecurity Made in Europe’ to promote European cybersecurity companies and increase their visibility on the market. The first phase of the ECSO label implementation includes signing partnership agreements with the European associations
A few updates from myself and the cyber sector as July draws to a close. We have had lots of good news stories recently between some major investments being made (Quorum Cyber and Boundary to name a few), successful applications
Edinburgh-based smart home security start-up Boundary Technologies has completed a £1.7 million annual fundraiser, bringing the amount secured by the firm thus far to £3.9m. The business is preparing for the official launch of its unique smart home security system in August,
Edinburgh-based security services firm Quorum Cyber Security Limited has secured a £2.7 million funding package from Maven Capital Partners, thanks to corporate finance specialist HNH. Led by HNH director Neal Allen, the Scottish arm of the Belfast-based multi-disciplinary financial advisory firm secured the £2.7m investment
