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august
05aug11:30 amFeaturedScotlandIS Tech Tidbits: Microsoft Business Premium & its Benefits

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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
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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 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 our August event, we’ll be joined by Stuart Gilbertson, Managing Director of Consider IT.
Stuart will take us on a deep dive into Microsoft Business Premium and the surrounding benefits to your business of implementing this tool, covering cyber security, productivity and collaboration, compliance, data loss prevention, and more.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:30 am BST
Location
Online
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
07aug10:00 amFeaturedScotlandIS Cyber Security Growth Action Plan Roundtable

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ScotlandIS invites you to join a focused roundtable discussion on the UK Cyber Security Growth Action Plan. This is an independent project funded by the Center for Sectoral Economic Performance (CSEP)
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ScotlandIS invites you to join a focused roundtable discussion on the UK Cyber Security Growth Action Plan.
This is an independent project funded by the Center for Sectoral Economic Performance (CSEP) at Imperial College London and led by Simon Shiu, until recently VP and Director of Cyber Security Research at HP Labs, and now visiting Professor of Cyber Security at the University of Bristol.
This is your opportunity to ensure that the voice of Scotland’s cyber sector is heard at a national level — influencing how future government support is shaped across investment, innovation, skills, exports, and business growth.
Whilst independent, the Cyber Security Growth Action Plan is timed to help DSIT work with the results of the recently published Industrial Strategy and to the refresh of the UK Cyber Strategy. You can read the full plan here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-growth-action-plan-2025
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am BST
Location
Online
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
14aug10:00 amFeaturedSkills Roundtable

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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
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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.
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 am BST
Location
Online
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
21aug10:30 amFeaturedIs It Too Late To Prepare For AI?

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Join the next in our limited AI webinar series on 21st August. Our guest
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Join the next in our limited AI webinar series on 21st August.
Our guest speaker will be Illuminate IT’s Founder and Chief Technical Officer, Amanda Stewart – a tech leader helping SMEs and charities navigate cloud, security, and AI.
Her talk will offer insights from the view of a CISO, and a discussion on what organisations should be thinking about to protect their customers, staff and crucially the personal data they hold on them.
Book your space now!
Time
(Thursday) 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
28aug10:30 amFeaturedHelping the Third Sector Stay Safe Online: Webinar

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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
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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.
Time
(Thursday) 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
september
02sep11:30 amFeaturedScotlandIS Tech Tidbits: Make Your Data Lovable

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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 our July event, we’ll be joined by Stephen Murphy, Enterprise Account Manager at Quest.
Imagine you’re in a room full of mismatched spreadsheets, each one insisting it knows who “Customer 123” is, but none of them agree. That’s where Stephen’s story begins. He’ll walk you through the moment Quest finally said “Enough!” and ran their data only to discover they had been carrying around 127 duplicate fields like extra luggage.
Next comes the secret weapon, a lineage-hunting bot that mapped every column in minutes and gave Quest the confidence to launch a dashboard people actually wanted to use. Along the way Stephen will stay honest with three gut-check questions: Does it bring value? Can it last? Is it doable? He will finish with a quick look at AI that can sketch data models on the fly, and leave you with one dare: go home, retire one dusty report, and start making your data lovable.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:30 am BST
Location
Online
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
03sep1:00 pmCyber Threat Detection: Public Sector

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Are you confident in your organisation’s ability to detect cyber threats? Join speakers from Acumen Cyber and EY to discuss Cyber Threat Detection. Understanding the assets that you have, key vulnerabilities and
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Are you confident in your organisation’s ability to detect cyber threats?
Join speakers from Acumen Cyber and EY to discuss Cyber Threat Detection.
Understanding the assets that you have, key vulnerabilities and indicators of compromise can be challenging. There are a number of frameworks that can be used to establish cyber maturity and suggest good practice – but what are the practical implications of this?
Using the example of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) (which is increasingly a requirement or regulatory obligation in the public sector), we’ll look at the following topics:
- The changing threat landscape
- What are the objectives of CAF, and what are they trying to demonstrate?
- Lessons learned from supporting clients to assess where they are against CAF (including sector specific profiles), including:
– Detecting cyber security events across dispersed IT / OT environments.
– Escalating, classifying and responding to verified cyber events
Contact marketing@acumencyber.com to register, and a member of the team will be in touch.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm BST
Location
EY Edinburgh office
Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EX
Organizer
Acumen Cyber
04sepAll DayCySpace CCN Mapping Workshop: Scotland

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Do you have expertise in cybersecurity or space domain awareness (SDA)? Apply to participate in the CySpace Connected Capability Network (CCN) cyber and SDA capability mapping workshop in Scotland, in which
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Do you have expertise in cybersecurity or space domain awareness (SDA)?
Apply to participate in the CySpace Connected Capability Network (CCN) cyber and SDA capability mapping workshop in Scotland, in which you can contribute to increasing UK space resilience.
Each workshop will identify key cyber and SDA capabilities, and map them to the Requirement Catalogue.
The Capability Mapping workshops will hold up to 100 attendees and last around 10:00-16:00.
Find out more and express interest to apply via the ‘Learn More’ link below.
Time
All Day (Thursday) BST
25sepAll DayFeaturedScotSoft 2025

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A full-day event for technical professionals and leaders in the sector. As one of Scotland’s biggest software conferences for over 25 years, ScotSoft allows you to connect, learn, and innovate
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A full-day event for technical professionals and leaders in the sector. As one of Scotland’s biggest software conferences for over 25 years, ScotSoft allows you to connect, learn, and innovate while meeting new talent at the Young Software Engineer of the Year Awards.
This year, the event offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain invaluable insights from industry leaders, collaborate with peers, and explore the latest industry trends.
Stay tuned as more speakers and our evening’s entertainment act are revealed!
Click the ‘Learn More’ link below for more details.
ScotlandIS Turns 25
Time
All Day (Thursday) BST
Location
Edinburgh International Conference Centre
The Exchange, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8EE
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
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october

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
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.
To recognise Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, we’re holding one Tidbit each week on a cyber-related topic.
For Week Three, we’ll be helping you take a look at your cyber security from a new perspective, with guest speaker Ross McKelvie, CEO of Swordbreaker.
Join us as we go beyond the compliance checkboxes to shape your thinking about the real threats to your business and operations, from ransomware gangs to hostile nation states.
Book your place to join us in October to ensure you’re prepared.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:30 am GMT
Location
Online
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR

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
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.
To recognise Cyber Security Awareness Month in October, we’re holding one Tidbit each week on a cyber-related topic.
For Week Four, we’ll be joined by guest speakers from Burness Paull, to discuss understanding around legal privilege involved in managing a cyber incident.
They’ll cover in more detail how privilege is relevant to cyber incident, an overview of different forms of privilege, how to preserve privilege and how not to waive it, concluding with a summary of the key Do’s and Don’ts.
Imperative for organisations looking to inform themselves of the legal implications surrounding a cyber attack – book your place to join us in October to ensure you’re prepared.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:30 am GMT
Location
Online
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
november
05nov1:30 pmFeaturedCyber Resilience: The Performance Impact of Stress in Cybersecurity

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As cybersecurity professionals, we operate in a high-stakes environment where evolving threats and the responsibility of protecting critical systems demand constant vigilance. This relentless pressure, coupled with the weight of
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As cybersecurity professionals, we operate in a high-stakes environment where evolving threats and the responsibility of protecting critical systems demand constant vigilance. This relentless pressure, coupled with the weight of potential consequences, significantly erodes performance and compromises cyber resilience.
The 24/7 nature of our work, driven by the fear of missing a critical threat or experiencing a major breach, creates an overwhelming workload. This sustained stress directly impacts cognitive function, which can lead to critical errors in judgment, missed security indicators, and an ongoing struggle to maintain focus and vigilance. Ultimately, this diminishes individual and team effectiveness, making us more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
This workshop will address these critical challenges, emphasising why managing mental wellbeing is fundamental to our overall cyber resilience — at individual, team, and organisational levels.
Event Objectives:
• Raise Awareness: Highlight the scale of mental health challenges in the industry and the psychosocial hazards which commonly cause stress at work.
• Promote Self-Care: Equip participants with practical self-care strategies to enhance individual mental well-being and, by extension, performance.
• Foster Team Support: Provide leaders with strategies to support team well?being, strengthening collective resilience.
• Reduce Stigma: Foster safe spaces for open discussion on mental health to reduce the stigma surrounding seeking help.
• Industry Focus: Update on the work of the Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation (MHinCS Foundation) and its Charter.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:30 pm
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
13nov12:00 pmFeaturedHelping the Third Sector Stay Safe Online: Dunfermline

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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
Event Details
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.
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
1200 – 1230: Arrival, registration
1230 – 1245: Welcome and intro
1245 – 1330: How to improve your cyber resilience
1330 – 1430: Networking lunch with 1:1 sessions running alongside
1430 – 1515: Build your incident response plan
1515 – 1600: Closing remarks/event close
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm GMT
Location
Carnegie Conference Centre
Halbeath Road Dunfermline KY11 8DY
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR
december
03dec1:00 pmFeaturedHelping the Third Sector Stay Safe Online: Dundee

Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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
Time
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm GMT
Organizer
ScotlandISScotlandIS builds, shapes and supports the digital technologies ecosystem.info@scotlandis.com Oracle Campus, Blackness Road, Linlithgow, EH49 7LR