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The Cyber and Fraud Hub has announced the publication of its latest resource, A Guide to Avoiding Cryptocurrency Scams, developed in collaboration with Police Scotland and Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency platforms. As cryptocurrency becomes more widely used, awareness
Jera IT is warning law firms across Aberdeen and the North-east to take urgent steps against a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting the profession. With over 30 years of experience helping Scottish legal practices protect client data and maintain compliance,
The National Cybercrime Team is pleased to announce that Waterstons, an international cyber security consultancy based in Glasgow, has been awarded the contract to become the new system provider for Police CyberAlarm, following a competitive commercial tender process. Waterstons, a
CyberASAP is a well-established programme now in its ninth year. The in-depth programme supports UK academics who are interested in commercialising their cyber security ideas and is delivered annually with a duration of approximately ten months. To build on the achievements of
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 for a Cyber Resilient Scotland
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched ‘My Cyber Action Toolkit‘: a free, personalised cyber security solution for sole traders to small organisations that turns cyber protection into simple, achievable steps for your business. Small businesses are often at
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Japan will host a UK Active Cyber Defence Trade Mission to Japan and Taiwan from 2-6 February 2026. Benefits include (to be shaped further closer to the time): UK companies with capability in Active
Ladies Hacking Society have launched a new Mentoring Programme, with the first cohort covering people applying from Scotland and the North East of England. Runing for six months, this first cohort will gain access to dedicated pre-programme workshops covering everything you need to
ScotlandIS, the membership and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital technologies industry, has opened applications for its flagship awards ceremony, the Digital Technology Awards. Seeking to reward the innovation, expertise and ambition of pioneers in the Scottish tech sector, the
In this Member Spotlight we hear from new member, Venesky Brown, on their unique Elevate programme of social value initiatives, and on joining ScotlandIS to help address skills gaps, and support innovation and growth across the sector. Who is Venesky
