This Skills Roundtable is being held in association with St Andrews University and Fife College as an opportunity for ScotlandIS members to provide insight into skills requirements for the sector.

Throughout the event we will discuss gaps and mismatches within Higher Education (HE)/Further Education (FE), and requirements from industry. We will discuss the skills that are required in specific areas across Scotland, explore the level of skills required by industry, and look at how qualification levels impact roles.

What is the demand for qualifications over experience, and what are the barriers to accessing that training?

It is hoped that the audience will leave with a better grasp of the skills rquirements across Scotland, and that educational institutions gain a clearer understanding of sector requirements to ensure the training they are providing is relevant.

Are you a Cyber Company with your sights set on the Middle East?

The Arab International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition- AICS (5-6 November 2025) is the gateway to the Middle East!

Join this FREE Webinar to hear more about your opportunities, benefits and participation in the UK Pavilion at this year’s AICS.

Bahrain is 30 minutes drive from Saudi Arabia and a 1 hour flight to most GCC destinations – providing exceptional opportunities for Middle East expansion.

Message Tommy McCarthy via thomas@ospcyberacademy.com to secure your place!

UHI and SICSA are hosting a one-day conference at UHI Inverness on Friday 22^nd August.

The event will be a showcase of Data Science research, followed by 3-4 concurrent sandpit sessions looking at real-world business problems.  The event is open to anyone in Scotland but we’re particularly encouraging participants from the highlands and other rural areas covered by UHI campuses.

The sandpits will cover Tourism, Ecology/Sustainability and Digital Health.  Our aim is to expose data problem holders in industry, public and third sector to the analytic and data science capabilities and expertise at UHI.  Organisations are free to fully participate in the sandpits or just sit-in and observe to see how it works, networking as they see fit.

Start your cyber resilience journey today: Help your third sector organisation stay safe online 

Charities are using digital systems every day to deliver their services and keep in touch but with this capability comes a level of risk. Join us for an engaging half-day event tailored specifically for third sector organisations looking to help their organisation stay safe online. This event is designed to give you the tools, knowledge, and connections to boost your cyber resilience.

Who should attend? 

Anyone working and/or volunteering for a third sector organisation in Scotland at the beginning of their cyber resilience journey, and maybe not sure where to start, who provides leadership and/or is responsible for aspects of operations/IT.

What’s on the Agenda? 

Improve Cyber Awareness Anyone working and/or volunteering for a third sector organisation in Scotland at the beginning of their cyber resilience journey, and maybe not sure where to start, who provides leadership and/or is responsible for aspects of operations/IT. Learn steps to enhance your organisation’s understanding of cyber risks and how to stay vigilant.