ScotlandIS Cyber

The ScotlandIS Startups group gives our start up and early bird members the opportunity to come together, meet other founders and CEOs of startups and learn from experts in topics that are important to you.

Come learn from other startups across the Scottish tech sector, share your common challenges. We will bring you experts on the topics that matter to you most from approaching investors to building your talent pipeline and growing your business. No matter what stage you are at.

Join us for the first session on 14th April when we will also be joined by:

• Speakers:
  • Jacqueline Davidson – Global Investment Associate, Boeing HorizonX Ventures
  • Nichola Bates – Global Investment Principal, Boeing HorizonX Ventures
• Overview:
  • Overview of Boeing HorizonX Ventures, deal flow, what we invest in, how we manage our portfolio & who is currently in our portfolio
  • Global Eco-System Development – our programs and how to get involved

Our speakers will answer your burning questions about VC and highlight opportunities that are available to you.

This event is open to ScotlandIS members only.

Join our next Cyber Cluster event which provides an opportunity for the cyber cluster to get together as a community to network and to collaborate. There will also be a number of speakers providing insights and info to support your business growth and development.

At this session, we will be joined by:

• Brian Baglow, an expert on the Scottish gaming sector. Brian will provide an overview of the gaming sector in Scotland, exploring what cyber security challenges this sector is facing and how the Scottish cyber community can engage and support this sector.
• Alison Maclroy, Senior Manager Operational & Resilience Risk Group Assurance at HSBC, and Lindsay Campbell, Information Security Governance Manager at Standard Life Assurance. They will provide insight into the Scottish chapter of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).

The Department for International Trade (DIT) Spain is recruiting UK cybersecurity companies interested in joining a business development webinar with the four Spanish biggest banks.

We offer a unique opportunity to innovative UK cybersecurity fintechs to learn about how the Spanish financial sector leaders perceive cybersecurity risks generally, and Insider Threat and Supply Chain Attacks in particular.

All UK companies who register their interest with us are welcome to join the public side of the webinar (Trade & Cooperation Agreement implications, and the open panel discussion – sections 1 and 2 of the agenda), and will be sent an invitation to join the sessions in due course. In addition, a limited number of UK companies selected by the banks will be offered the opportunity to meet with their cybersecurity teams.

To register for this webinar please send an expression of interest to Isaac Morillas – isaac.morillas@fcdo.gov.uk – or Fernando Pons – fernando.pons@fcdo.gov.uk by 14th April.

Join ScotlandIS for our new, monthly Tech Talks –  short sessions with guest speakers delivering insight or advice into a certain technical topic.

On the last Thursday of each month, starting with our first session on the 29th April, we are giving you access to industry-leading speakers who will take us on a deep dive into the latest technology and applications.

Come along, discuss the tech with other members and learn from our subject matter experts.

Do let us know if there’s a particular topic you’re interested in hearing about.

Our first ScotlandIS Tech Talk will feature BJSS as our guest speakers.

This event is open to ScotlandIS members only.

Do you want to learn about the growing and complex Digital Health sector? Interested in hearing how to supply into this sector?

Or are you working in health and social care and looking to learn more about cyber and data solutions to support your organisations?

Join us on 11th May in partnership with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre to learn about the challenges faced by healthcare providers which need solutions, and find out about the practical steps and considerations which need to be addressed to be considered seriously as a supplier into this industry.

We will be joined by:

• Janette Hughes, Director of Planning & Performance at Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre. Janette will highlight how software companies can take advantage and diversify into this high growth sector.
• Chaloner Chute, Chief Technology Officer at Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre. Chaloner will discuss how to de-risk innovation and create opportunities in the sector using the DHI Exchange, one of Scotland’s key national assets and an anchor product for digital health.
• StormID, who will provide insight into their journey into the digital health sector.

There will also be an opportunity to hear from some data and cyber companies who are developing innovative products and services, which might help solve problems or explore new opportunities. These include:

• AlanaAI
• Cyborn
• Barrier Networks
• More to be confirmed.

This event offers a great chance to network with industry experts across the digital health services, data and cyber sectors.

With the increase of staff now working from home, can you be certain that none of them have a malicious threat on their device, ready and waiting to be unleashed on your network?

Learn how to keep up with the constant evolution of threats by joining Capito and Barracuda’s exclusive Total Email Protection webinar for Oil & Gas organisations on Thursday, March 31st.

From 11am until noon, you will learn how you can outsmart even the newest tricks cybercriminals use in a post-COVID world and defend your business and data from a wide variety of virus and malware threats delivered within email. Data can be as precious as Oil and ensuring you have the right security strategy and defence is key.

Registration is quick, easy and free so sign up now to secure your spot.

Please feel free to share with anyone in your network who you think would benefit from this session.

Agenda:
• Introduction – Mark Gibson, Managing Director, Capito
• The Ever-Evolving Landscape of Email Threats – Steven Peake, Email Security Specialist, Barracuda Networks
• Traditional Defences vs Advanced Attacks – Steven Peake, Email Security Specialist, Barracuda Networks
• Best Practice for Protecting your business – Steven Peake, Email Security Specialist, Barracuda Networks
• Q&A

ScotlandIS is passionate about facilitating collaboration between the energy and climate tech sectors.

Energy is the dominant contributor to climate change, accounting for around 60-70% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. However, the design and efficacy of renewable energy technologies has evolved over the years. Solar, wind, and battery energy storage technologies have seen measurable success.

Join us to find out how you can engage with more sectors and be part of the journey to meet our net zero targets.

We will be joined by:

• Darren Martin, Chief of Technology, Wood Group

• Eric Bell, IT and Digital Director, Scottish Power

• Andy Rodden, Energy Director, Opportunity North East

EC2 is the first eSport competition entirely dedicated to ethical hacking.

The purpose of EC2 is to bring together the world of gaming and that of hacking in order to highlight cybersecurity professions and their challenges while developing the fun and competitive side.

At the end of the various tests, a general classification will be established to elect the 3 best teams as well as the best student team. Many prizes will be up for grabs as well as a cash prize for the best team!

At the end of the first day, an evening 100% dedicated to gaming is organized in partnership with ZQSD Productions. Players and the general public will compete in three games that can earn bonus points for their team. We will host a TV set with gaming and security influencers who will come and share their experience during the evening broadcast live on Twitch.

Book via the Learn More link below.

Where space, digital and climate technologies collide

Scotland is home to an incredible wealth of talent and expertise in space technology and has a burgeoning spaceport program. We’re also home to c4000 digital technologies companies.  When the two come together and utilise the data that’s available they become a force to be reckoned with when we look to tackle the current climate challenge.

Join us for two days to discover the very real, and active, relationship between these technologies and find out more about the innovation and emerging technologies and businesses that are leading the world, from Scotland.

We’ll be joined by Dr David Alexander of Rice Space Institute and Prof Bonnie J Dunbar a woman leading the space race who has flown on five Space Shuttle mission, including two dockings with the Mir space station.  As well as Prof Callum Norrie of the University of Edinburgh, Prof Jim Hansom of the University of Glasgow, Ecometrica, Space Intelligence, QuinetQ, SiteKit (Condatis) and many more.

If you’re interested in hearing more about the event, and to find out when tickets will be released please email Heather Donnelly

EIE is the premier technology investor showcase. Our annual EIE conference features the most promising innovative, data-driven high growth companies, seeking funding from seed to series A.

In 2021, we have a fully online event on our virtual platform, which provides the complete conference experience. We are not only offering the chance to network with fellow investors and entrepreneurs but, of course, hear from the 32 innovative technology companies that make up the EIE21 cohort.

The cohort consists of some incredibly exciting young companies, across a nine sectors, including AI & Data Science; Fintech and Cybersecurity; Energy, Climate and Cleantech and more.

We’re also delighted to be able to offer a line-up of internationally renowned speakers, along with exhibitions from a huge range of companies that are aligned with our sectors.

Registrations are now open, sign up below!

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), together with the National Cybersecurity Centre of Portugal (CNCS), ScaleUp Porto, Bright Pixel, Maxive and S21sec, have the pleasure of inviting you to the 9th edition of the Cyber Investor Days, scheduled on 15-16 June 2021 in Porto, Portugal.

The most promising European cybersecurity startups and SMEs will have a chance to pitch their innovative cybersecurity solutions and hold B2B meetings with the leading investors and corporates from Europe and beyond. 9th Cyber Investor Days will be organised as a virtual event, allowing remote attendance.

Two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Porto edition of the Cyber Investor Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO’s European Cybersecurity STARtup Award. Nominees will be selected by the local jury. During the final ceremony of the Award, nominated companies will pitch in front of the European jury and will have a unique opportunity to present themselves to high-level investors, corporate executives and cybersecurity experts. For more information, click here.

Fo startups and SMEs to be selected for the pitches and B2B meetings, the deadline for applications is Monday 26th April.

Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to apply.