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Join our new series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month! These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from
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Join our new series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.
For February, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Kathryn Strachan, a marketer, business advisor and author.
AI isn’t just for marketing copy. It can transform how startups solve real business problems. In this session, you’ll learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to tackle critical challenges such as extending runway, reducing churn, designing pricing experiments, and improving operational efficiency.
Through real-world examples and live exercises, we’ll show you how to turn vague questions into powerful prompts that deliver insights, action plans, and data-driven decisions for your business.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR

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Operational Technology is quickly becoming an organisation highest risk point and in 2026 it's becoming a regulatory consideration too. Over this four part webinar series we will be joined
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Operational Technology is quickly becoming an organisation highest risk point and in 2026 it’s becoming a regulatory consideration too.
Over this four part webinar series we will be joined by guest speakers as we explore what operational and IT convergence really means for all industries, not just manufacturing and CNI; how it will be impacted by the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and what blueprint all organisations can follow to gain resilience across their environment.
Threat actors try to stay within a network undetected for as long as possible to move as laterally as they can before execution, causing the most pain possible on their victim. But with the correct detection in place, this behaviour CAN be detected.
In this episode we’ll be covering:
- Gaining full OT telemetry without overwhelming analysts: What can we monitor and is it work it?
- Turning OT alerts into “Protocol-Aware Detection”, what this means and why it’s a must have in 2026
- Requirements of NIS2 and the Cyber Security Resilience Bill on OT detection
- Integrating threat intelligence into detection rules for optimum defence
By the end of this episode you’ll be able understand what detection is required in your organisation to confidently answer: “If someone is in our OT environment today, how would we know?”
Guest Speaker:
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Ian Henderson: Former Vice President OT Security at BP, A member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security, Ian has broad experience in control systems as well as IT Security. Ian is the former Vice President of Automation System Security in BP where he led multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and information security professionals.
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm GMT
Location
Online

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The first in a series of events that will look at funding opportunities... Funding Mini Masterclass: How To Unlock Grants, Bids & Procurement in 2026 Exclusive to the
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Funding Mini Masterclass: How To Unlock Grants, Bids & Procurement in 2026
Exclusive to the ScotlandIS community, Ailsa (www.ailsa.io) is hosting a practical mini masterclass on how to access Scottish and UK grant funding, prize competitions, procurement opportunities, tenders and bids – tailored for tech startups and small businesses, from very early-stage ideas through to more established ventures.
Ailsa’s team are funding experts, having secured over £500 million in non-dilutive funding for businesses like yours. That hard-won insight now underpins Ailsa: an AI-powered platform designed to get you the grants you deserve.
Designed to demystify how non-dilutive funding really works, this session cuts through the noise to explain what’s realistic at different stages of growth, how grants and bids sit alongside revenue, angel and venture investment, and how to make informed decisions without draining time or momentum.
This 30-min webinar – the first in a planned series running throughout 2026 – lifts the lid on how founders and innovators can assess fit, understand trade-offs, and confidently navigate funding routes that genuinely support the long-term health of their business.
Whether you’re still shaping an idea or actively trading and planning for growth, the emphasis is on clear thinking, practical insight and actionable next steps – you’re not going to want to miss this!
Ailsa’s team will cover:
– What grants, prizes, procurement and tenders/bids are – and what they aren’t
– How non-dilutive funding fits into a typical startup capital stack- What stage your business needs to be at for different opportunities, and what “funding ready” really means
– How to interpret eligibility criteria, and the critical difference between being eligible and being competitive
– How to find relevant Scottish and UK opportunities without drowning in portals, alerts and mailing lists
– When not to apply for funding – and what to do instead
Format
Attendees are invited to submit questions in advance, which will help shape the agenda and ensure the session focuses on what’s most valuable. The webinar is practical and discussion-led, with a 30-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A. There will also be opportunities for targeted, sector-specific and 1:1 funding clinics with the Ailsa team following the session.
Time
(Monday) 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
18feb2:00 pm3:00 pmCybersecurity Trends 2026

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Hornetsecurity’s latest Cybersecurity Trends Report 2026 reveals how accessible AI tools are transforming the threat landscape, fuelling a sharp rise in Ransomware attacks and a +130.92% surge in malware. This webinar
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Hornetsecurity’s latest Cybersecurity Trends Report 2026 reveals how accessible AI tools are transforming the threat landscape, fuelling a sharp rise in Ransomware attacks and a +130.92% surge in malware.
This webinar will reveal:
- Why Ransomware is resurging in 2026
- How AI is accelerating and evolving cyberattacks
- The latest data from 6 billion monthly emails revealing massive spikes in malware
- How CISOs are adopting “resilience, not perfection” as the new defence standard
The webinar will feature two key industry figures: Jake Moore, cybersecurity expert, industry commentator, and Global Cybersecurity Advisor for ESET, one of Europe’s pioneering cybersecurity companies. He will share insights on today’s evolving Ransomware threat, along with exclusive, data-driven findings, offering both detailed technical analysis and real-world perspectives.
Dr Yvonne Bernard, CTO of Hornetsecurity, the global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Dr Bernard has a deep technical background and will bring her own unique vision to the session.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm GMT
Location
Online

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Are you a Central Belt–based company looking to expand your customer reach into the Highlands and Islands? Join ScotlandIS and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for a
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Join ScotlandIS and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) for a focused webinar designed for organisations based in the Central Belt that want to work with, sell to, or support businesses in the Highlands and Islands.
This session will outline HIE’s support and funding landscape, highlight where opportunities exist for external providers, and explain how your organisation can engage with HIE-funded businesses and future delivery opportunities.
Ideal for companies looking to grow their reach, build new partnerships, and support regional growth.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR

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Operational Technology is quickly becoming an organisation highest risk point and in 2026 it's becoming a regulatory consideration too. Over this four part webinar series we will be joined
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Operational Technology is quickly becoming an organisation highest risk point and in 2026 it’s becoming a regulatory consideration too.
Over this four part webinar series we will be joined by guest speakers as we explore what operational and IT convergence really means for all industries, not just manufacturing and CNI; how it will be impacted by the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and what blueprint all organisations can follow to gain resilience across their environment.
In REVEAL we’ve mapped out our assets and got full asset visibility, in DETECT we’ve set up our detection rules and we now understand what our “normal” looks like. But is this enough?
No.
Now we need to understand what to do in RESPONSE to detected malicious activity.
In this episode we’ll cover:
- The difficulties of OT response planning
- What NIS2 and The Cyber Security Resilience Bill demands of response plans
- How to conduct an effective table top exercise for OT environments
We’ll be joined by Simon Hodgkinson, former global CISO of BP and the NHS, who brings rare, real-world perspective on the practical realities of governing cyber risk in complex, high-consequence environments. Simon will share what boards and regulators expect to see, where resilience programmes typically fail, and how to design OT security that stands up under pressure.
If you’re concerned that you can’t answer the question: “How quickly can we contain an attack and can we prove we did the right things fast enough?” then this episode is for you.
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm GMT
Location
Online

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Join our new series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month! These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from
Event Details
Join our new series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.
For this extra webinar in February to mark Cyber Scotland Week 2026, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Debra Cairns, Managing Director of Net-Defence.
Over the past two to three years, supply chain (SC) risk has shifted from an emerging to current risk.
Supply chain risk encompasses a wide range of factors, including economic uncertainty, political instability, natural disasters, and supplier failures. However, today we will be exploring one pressing threat: cyber risk within your supply chain.
An attack on your supply chain can cause significant impact to your ability to operate if they are unable to provide products, systems, and services. Equally as damaging is a cybercriminal launching a cyberattack against you through your supply chain.
Identifying these risks can be challenging, as supply chains are often large, complex, and interconnected. Threats can emerge at any point and take many forms, whether they are inherent, introduced, or exploited by cybercriminals looking for vulnerabilities.
Learn:
- What is Supply Chain Risk & Types of Risk (Inherent/Introduced/Exploited)
- Exploited Risk
- Human Risk
- Role of email
- SC Risk Management
Time
(Tuesday) 11:30 am - 12:00 pm GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR

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Join our series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month! These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting
Event Details
Join our series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.
For this second extra webinar in February to mark Cyber Scotland Week 2026, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Parven Kaur, founder of Kids N Clicks, a platform aiming to help parents safeguard their children’s online experience by educating them on latest misinformation, social media, and digital trends.
In her Tidbit, Parven will take a deep dive into TikTok and how algorithms shape young users’ behaviour, thoughts, and actions.
Ideal for parents, guardians or those interested in online safety or the psychology behind young user behaviours and trends – book your place to join us in October.
Time
(Wednesday) 11:30 am - 12:00 pm GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR

Event Details
Join our new series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month! These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from
Event Details
Join our new series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.
For this third extra webinar in February to mark Cyber Scotland Week 2026, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Cian Heasley, Principle Consultant and Threat Function Lead at Acumen Cyber.
This presentation will walk through the steps that a typical organisation with limited security resources could take to integrate threat intelligence and knowledge of the threat landscape for their industry sector into operational and strategic security planning.
The focus will be on practical examples that attendees can take away and adapt for their own organisations – book your place to join us in February.
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
march
03mar10:00 am10:30 amFeaturedScotlandIS Tech Tidbits: Neuroinclusion at Work

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Join our series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month! These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting
Event Details
Join our series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.
For March, we’ll be joined by guest speaker Alan Thorburrow, CEO of Mindroom.
Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in the human brain, highlighting the strengths of individuals who think, feel, and experience the world in diverse ways. In this talk, we will explore how implementing neuro-inclusive practices can help reduce stigma and promote acceptance of this often-overlooked aspect of human diversity.
This presentation is aimed at employees and employers who are interested in learning more about neurodiversity and exploring strategies to create a more inclusive environment for neurodivergent employees.
Mindroom
As an organisation founded upon lived experience, Mindroom champions all forms of neurodiversity and supports all kinds of minds. Our mission is to advance inclusion and acceptance for children, young people, and their families, driving change in how we live, work, and learn.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR

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Operational Technology is quickly becoming an organisation highest risk point and in 2026 it's becoming a regulatory consideration too. Over this four part webinar series we will be joined
Event Details
Operational Technology is quickly becoming an organisation highest risk point and in 2026 it’s becoming a regulatory consideration too.
Over this four part webinar series we will be joined by guest speakers as we explore what operational and IT convergence really means for all industries, not just manufacturing and CNI; how it will be impacted by the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and what blueprint all organisations can follow to gain resilience across their environment.
Throughout this series we’ve covered:
- Assets discoverability and visibility (episode 1)
- Threat detection and integrating threat intelligence (episode 2)
- Incident response and meeting regulatory compliance (episode 3)
And in this episode we’ll look at bringing all of these elements together, connecting Operational Technology (OT) monitoring with IT monitoring to create a single view of full network activity.
In this episode we’ll cover:
- Why OT/IT connected monitoring is a must for any organisation in 2026
- How to effectively integrate IT and OT detection monitoring into a single Security Operations Centre (SOC)
- When this needs to be in place to be complaint with the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Featuring John Ballentine (Government Advisor; Head of OT Cyber Security, New Jersey Port Authority), you’ll hear the real-world “art of the possible” for complex operational organisations and how to move from fragmentation to a connected security operating model.
Time
(Thursday) 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm GMT
Location
Online
18mar1:00 pm2:00 pmThe SharePoint Iceberg: Invisible Risks, Visible Consequences

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Every day, access rights in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams grow more complex and more dangerous. As Microsoft Copilot rolls out, unmanaged permissions don’t just grant user access anymore, they become AI
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Every day, access rights in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams grow more complex and more dangerous.
As Microsoft Copilot rolls out, unmanaged permissions don’t just grant user access anymore, they become AI access.
In this session, Andy Syrewicze will uncover:
- The hidden risks beneath the surface of Microsoft 365 permissions
- Explore the compliance and security impact
- Show how MSPs and IT leaders can regain control with clear visibility and consistent governance
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm GMT
Location
Online

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As a business operating in the Highlands and Islands region, would you like to learn more about business support available to you? This event, co-created by ScotlandIS
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This event, co-created by ScotlandIS and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), aims to highlight support, specialist advice and funding opportunities available to businesses and organisations in the Highlands and Islands region.
We will outline funding and business support, including HIE digital programmes, entrepreneurial support, innovation funding, national grants, and ScotlandIS initiatives, as well as enable practical next steps by signposting trusted resources, directories, ecosystems, and application processes.
This session also looks to increase awareness of the digital technology expertise available across Scotland, including cyber, data, software development, cloud, AI, MSP services, digital transformation consultancy, and more.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm GMT
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
may

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Join our series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month! These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting
Event Details
Join our series of events, ScotlandIS Tech Tidbits, on the first Tuesday of every month!
These 30 minute webinars will be short, informative sessions on a variety of topics, from exporting to cybersecurity, cloud computing to procurement, and many more.
Each event will feature a ScotlandIS member offering their expert insights and advice on the topic in hand, however you do not need to be a member to attend these talks.
For May, we’ll be joined by ScotlandIS member Phoenix and their partner, N-able.
In this session, N‑able will walk you through a real attack scenario drawn directly from recent frontline experiences. We’ll then tie the scenario to today’s threat landscape—where phishing, credential theft, and AI‑generated social engineering continue to target individuals directly. Finally, we explore how AI is transforming the SOC, helping IT teams better protect users, detect malicious behaviour sooner and accelerate a response through best practices and tools.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this session:
1. Attacks Start with a User: Most breaches begin with a human moment and why recognising early warning signs is crucial
2. Today’s Threats Are Faster and Smarter: Phishing, identity attacks, and AI‑driven impersonation have grown by 50% in 2025 according to the NCSC
3. AI Strengthens Defences: AI‑powered detection, analysis, and response help security teams act faster, cut through noise and offer organisations a strong return on investment in their security operations
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 10:30 am BST
Location
Online
Organizer

ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
