building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
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
Four ambitious SMEs secure place on inaugural IoT programme The winners of CENSIS’s IoT cyber security accelerator programme have been announced. Each of the companies – PolyDigi Tech, Lupovis, Craft Prospect and Beringar – receive a bespoke package of support to create new IoT focused cyber security products
ScotlandIS becomes first organisation in Scotland to be awarded Silver Cluster Management Excellence accreditation for its support to digital and tech clusters ScotlandIS has achieved a UK first, having been awarded Silver Excellence from the European Secretariat for Cluster Analysis
Academic teams progress commercialisation plans through CyberASAP Designed to provide a comprehensive package of support to academic teams looking to commercialise their cyber security ideas, CyberASAP has whittled down the number of teams participating in this year’s programme from 28 to 20. A team
I have spent a significant part of the last nine months understanding and getting to know the cyber security community and ecosystem in Scotland and finding out where cluster activities can best gain traction, show value and provide collaboration opportunities
