building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
ScotlandIS, the trade body for the digital technologies industry, is expanding its capability in both cyber security and data through the development of two new clusters with the support of Scottish Enterprise. Clusters are designed to promote economic growth by
The Cyber Christmas Lectures, headed up by Martin Beaton, cyber security cluster coordinator for ScotlandIS, has been named Scotland’s cyber security Champion of Champions at this year’s Scottish Cyber Awards. The ceremony, which was held tonight at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in
Cyber Scotland Week, a joint initiative between ScotlandIS and the Scottish Government, will take place between 22nd April – 28th April 2019. A first of its kind for cyber in Scotland, Cyber Scotland Week draws together events across Scotland to showcase the
The cyber-security skills gap is growing. According to the (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study, there will be a shortfall of 1.8 million cyber-security workers by 2022. The issue is compounded by the fact that cyber-attacks are becoming more diverse,
From Stornoway to Edinburgh, Inverness to Glasgow, young people across the country are being inspired to choose a career in the dynamic cyber security sector as the annual Christmas Cyber Lectures kick off their tour of schools across Scotland today. Government statistics have revealed
A leading figure in the cyber security sector believes Scotland has the potential to become the world leader in the industry. Martin Beaton, one of the nation’s most influential cyber figures, believes that the country has all the factors required
A leading figure in the cyber security sector believes Scotland has the potential to become the world leader in the industry. Martin Beaton, one of the nation’s most influential cyber figures, believes that the country has all the factors required
We have launched two key projects to open up opportunities for Scottish businesses in the fields of cybersecurity and Internet of Things (IoT), particularly around smart transport and smart cities. ScotlandIS will co-host the digital clusters for Mobility as a Service
We asked leading figures from the financial services and technology sectors what they think. Polly Purvis, chief executive, ScotlandIS Fintech provides a global opportunity but if Scotland is to grab a share of that we need to move quickly. Potential
Five of Scotland’s leading cyber experts will come together to talk at a forthcoming event in Glasgow’s Google Garage on the heightened risk of security breaches to the digital technologies industry. The evening is hosted by Scottish digital technologies trade
