ScotlandIS Cyber

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.

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.

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 in partnership with SCVO and Kick ICT 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.

Interactive Workshop: Build Your Cyber Incident Response Plan Get hands-on experience creating a tailored plan to ensure your organisation is prepared to respond effectively to cyber incidents.

One-to-One ‘Meet the Experts’ Sessions Sit down with cyber experts to discuss personalised steps you can make for improving your organisation’s cyber resilience.

Lunch & Networking Enjoy a relaxed lunch while connecting with like-minded professionals from the third sector. Share experiences, challenges, and solutions as you strengthen your network.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the first steps towards a safer, more secure organisation. Together, we can build a resilient third sector, equipped to thrive in the face of digital challenges.

Agenda

1300 – 1330: Arrival, registration

1330 – 1345: Welcome and intro

1345 – 1430: How to improve your cyber resilience 

1430 – 1530: Networking lunch with 1:1 sessions running alongside 

1530 – 1615: Build your incident response plan

1615 – 1700: Closing remarks/event close

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

Think you’ve got what it takes to catch a hacker?

Join the investigation into who hacked Melissa McCarpy in this fast-paced, interactive challenge!

Dig through clue-packed evidence, including documents, social posts, bank statements and more – and analyse CCTV footage to uncover how the hacker broke into her inbox.

Bring your laptop/tablet and phone. Think fast. Work smart. Crack the case.

Minimum groups of three required to participate – email info@trusteddigitalscotland.com to book your place.

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.

Join Phoenix and your IT Peers for an immersive tabletop exercise: Decrypt or Defend: A Cyber Resilience Simulation sponsored by N-able. Hosted at The Ivy, Buchanan Street, Glasgow from 12:30PM until 4PM on Wednesday 25^th February 2026 as part of Cyber Scotland Week 2026.

This live simulation will put you in the shoes of key decision makers during a high-pressure cyber incident. You’ll experience the critical decisions security leaders must make when a cyberattack strikes—and discover how prepared your organisation truly is.

When seconds count, resilience wins. Don’t wait for a real attack to test your defences.

Think you’ve got what it takes to catch a hacker?

Join the investigation into who hacked Melissa McCarpy in this fast-paced, interactive challenge!

Dig through clue-packed evidence, including documents, social posts, bank statements and more – and analyse CCTV footage to uncover how the hacker broke into her inbox.

Bring your laptop/tablet and phone. Think fast. Work smart. Crack the case.

Minimum groups of three required to participate – email info@trusteddigitalscotland.com to book your place.

Join Phoenix and your IT Peers for an immersive tabletop exercise: Decrypt or Defend: A Cyber Resilience Simulation sponsored by N-able. Hosted at The Port of Leith Distillery, Edinburgh from 10:30AM until 4PM on Thursday 26^th February 2026 as part of Cyber Scotland Week 2026.

This live simulation will put you in the shoes of key decision makers during a high-pressure cyber incident. You’ll experience the critical decisions security leaders must make when a cyberattack strikes—and discover how prepared your organisation truly is.

When seconds count, resilience wins. Don’t wait for a real attack to test your defences.

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.

Join Precursor for an afternoon of live hacking demonstrations and real-world stories from the front line.

Legacy defence is dead. As part of our event, you won’t just learn about threats – you’ll witness them. We peel back the layers of modern cyber, showing you the dashboard of the attacker.

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.

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.

Attackers move fast and their techniques are more sophisticated than ever, especially with AI in their toolkit. But when the alerts hit, how does your team actually perform under real pressure?

HTB Threat Range was built to measure and strengthen that readiness.

It’s a team-based blue team simulation environment that exposes SOC and DFIR teams to realistic attack scenarios, so leaders can see how their teams perform when it matters most.

Hack The Box invites you and your team to a game night for blue teamers. A simulated cyberattack will unfold inside HTB Threat Range, where teams must detect, investigate, and respond in real time, while you observe investigation speed, team collaboration, decision-making, escalation paths, and operational resilience in action.

How the game works?

Our experts set the stage in HTB Threat Range, launching a realistic attack scenario and playing alongside you as it unfolds.

They guide the action, escalate events, and throw curveballs—inviting you to jump in, take on roles, make decisions, and play your part in containing the breach.

What you’ll walk away with?

• Develop detection and investigation skills through realistic attack scenarios, complete with alerts, logs, network traffic, and forensic artifacts.
• Benchmark team skills using key metrics such as MTTD, MTTI, and MTTR.
• Strengthen collaboration across SOC, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response through team-based roleplay.
• Identify gaps in detection, response, and coordination and turn those insights into a proactive response strategy.

Who should attend?

• CISOs and Deputy CISOs
• Heads of SOC and SOC Managers
• Blue Team Leaders
• Incident Response and DFIR Leaders

We strongly encourage you to bring your team.

The evening schedule:

• 17:30-18:00: Registration & welcome drinks
• 18:00-18:30: Mission briefing: Inside HTB Threat Range
• 18:30-19:30: Live operation: HTB Threat Range simulation
• 19:30-21:30: Networking with peers over drinks

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

The 16th annual ScotlandIS Digital Technology Awards showcase excellence within the industry rewarding the innovation, expertise and ambition of businesses large and small – and the people that drive them.

Let’s highlight some of the great achievements within the tech sector over the last 12 months!

There are a variety of different awards up for grabs that could shine a light on the fantastic work you’ve been doing – our shortlist has now been announced.

Digital Tech 2026 will take place on 19th March, at the Radisson Blu hotel in Glasgow.

We look forward to you joining us for a night of food, fun and celebration of the industry.

Click the ‘Learn More’ link below now for more details and to book tickets.

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