ScotlandIS Cyber

Join us for a roundtable discussion on the implications of the National Care Service (NCS) Bill, introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 22 June 2022. Further details around the NCS Bill can be found here.

This event will focus on Section 37, which sets out mandated standards for the storing, formatting, and indexing information within the health and care sectors.

In particular, the Scottish Government are interested in exploring how information technology suppliers are best represented in the scope of section 37. The discussion will therefore explore industry perspectives, potential challenges, and opportunities for shaping the secondary legislation.

*This event is exclusively for ScotlandIS members only. Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to book*

Supply25 is transforming public sector procurement. Developed in partnership with Scotland’s CivTech programme and the Scottish Government, the platform focuses on Cyber Security, Accessibility, Transparency, and Compliance, enabling buying organisations to streamline procurement with efficiency at its core.

Scottish Government are looking to engage with industry for feedback on how Supply25 will impact the procurement process both for buyers and suppliers.

*This event for ScotlandIS members is invite only*

The Department for Business and Trade’s UK Defence & Security Exports in collaboration with ADS Scotland will be running an SME Surgery on Thursday 28^th November (0930-1300) at Queen Elizabeth House, Edinburgh and virtually via Ms Teams.

The surgery will give businesses an insight into how to access export opportunities in the defence, security and aerospace sector and how the UK Defence & Security Exports team can support you.  Following the presentations and discussions there will be a networking opportunity over lunch and the opportunity to have one-to-one meetings with members of the team.

The surgery will cover a range of areas including:

• UK Defence & Security Exports team and how they support businesses
• ADS Scotland and how they support their members
• What defence trade missions and events are coming up
• How to use UK Defence & Security Exports’ equipment demonstration facilities
• What you need to know about Export Licences
• Accessing funding from the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
• Looking at a range of export markets and opportunities on the horizon

To express your interest in attending please follow the link and register.  All attendees will be sent confirmation, final agenda and joining instructions the week before the surgery.

To be on the mailing list for defence & security opportunities, events etc please register with the UK Defence & Security Export Faculty, free of charge.

This ScotlandIS round-table event invites members to discuss key challenges within public sector procurement. Laurie Brown, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Scottish Government, will lead the discussion, providing strategic insights on cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance.

The session aims to foster an open dialogue about the barriers that suppliers face when bidding for and delivering services for public sector projects.

• Insight Sharing: Laurie Brown will share insights into the Scottish Government’s evolving security approaches and priorities, with a focus on how they impact supply chain partners.
• Identifying Barriers: Laurie and his cyber security colleagues are eager to understand specific barriers that suppliers face when navigating public sector procurement, including those related to bidding, contract compliance, and project delivery.
• Collaborative Solutions: The event will also serve as a forum for participants to propose solutions to these challenges and identify opportunities to enhance collaboration between the public sector and industry.

*This event is exclusively for ScotlandIS members only. Click the ‘Learn More’ link below to book*

Policy development doesn’t have to be scary! Turn your luck around on Friday, December 13 when you join CompTIA’s must-attend webinar for MSPs.

Alex Rutkovitz Spigel, co-founder & COO of Choice Cyber Solutions, will share key insights on writing effective cybersecurity policies to protect your business and guide both your employees and clients in making the right choices.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why you need to develop policies
• How to write security policies that meet business goals and compliance requirements
• What key terms and principles mean to your business
• What elements you need to include in your policies

Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.

This year we’ll be looking at both pushing the limits of the new, some things that help bridge the gap and, as always, we’ll take a peek at what is just hype and how trends from previous years have fared.

Giving us his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2025 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.

Join us in Edinburgh in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2025.

A huge thank you to our partners DLA Piper for returning to host us once again.

The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.

Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2025 today.

Tech Trends is free for ScotlandIS members; non-member ticket price is £30 (inclusive of VAT).

Maximum of two attendees per organisation due to capacity. 

If you have any questions about the event please get in touch with Cat Blair at catriona.blair@big5vn.com

Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.

This year we’ll be looking at both pushing the limits of the new, some things that help bridge the gap and, as always, we’ll take a peek at what is just hype and how trends from previous years have fared.

Giving us his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2025 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.

Join us in Glasgow in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2025.

A huge thank you to our partners Burness Paull for returning to host us once again.

The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.

Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2025 today.

Tech Trends is free for ScotlandIS members; non-member ticket price is £30 (inclusive of VAT).

Maximum of two attendees per organisation due to capacity. 

If you have any questions about the event please get in touch with Cat Blair at catriona.blair@big5vn.com

Tech Trends is your opportunity to get ahead of the game and discover the key technologies making an appearance in the coming year.

This year we’ll be looking at both pushing the limits of the new, some things that help bridge the gap and, as always, we’ll take a peek at what is just hype and how trends from previous years have fared.

Giving us his rundown of the Top Ten Tech Trends of 2025 will be former Gartner analyst Richard Marshall, whose expertise covers numerous areas of software development including, mobile, low code, web tools, AI and Blockchain.

Join us in Aberdeen in January for an eye-opening evening where you will be privy to the latest developments in the industry and the expert predictions for 2025.

A huge thank you to our partners Pinsent Masons for returning to host us once again.

The distance between technology leaders and laggards is growing ever greater, with increasing numbers of companies finding themselves in transition.

Don’t get left behind – book your ticket for Tech Trends 2025 today.

Tech Trends is free for ScotlandIS members; non-member ticket price is £30 (inclusive of VAT). 

Maximum of two attendees per organisation due to capacity.

If you have any questions about the event please get in touch with Cat Blair at catriona.blair@big5vn.com

Holyrood Connect’s annual flagship cyber security conference returns to Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, on 4 February 2025. This event will act as the premier opportunity for public and third sector professionals to connect in person, exchange ideas, and learn from each other, in an age where risks of cyber threats are greater than ever.

Gain insights into the latest developments in the digital security landscape, including:

– How to improve your organisation’s cyber resilience and recognise threats
– The opportunities and challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence
– What are insider threats and how to prevent those
– How to create and implement an effective incident response plan
-The latest developments in tackling cybercrime.

You will have the opportunity to pose questions and engage with our expert speakers during panel discussions and interactive masterclasses. Public Sector Cyber Security Scotland 2025 will also feature an exhibition, providing an opportunity for you to explore relevant solutions for your organisation.

Holyrood Connect publishes leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and hosts renowned Public Sector Tech events and conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.

This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors. Limited spaces are available for private sector attendees. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please email eventsadmin@holyrood.com and we will notify you if a place becomes available.

Holyrood Connect’s cyber security event is making its debut in Glasgow on 5 February 2025.

This event is an opportunity to exchange ideas, explore strategies, and network with other public and third sector professionals in person to develop your organisation’s cyber security.

Through panel discussions and a masterclass, this half-day event will help you gain insights into protecting your organisation in the age of growing cyber threats, including:

–               Evaluating existing public sector challenges in cyber security prevention

–               How specific challenges can be addressed and dealt with effectively

–               Managing digital resilience through training

–               Exploring the free tools and services available to support public and third sector organisations

There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage with our panellists and industry leaders during the event.

 The event will also feature an exhibition, providing an opportunity for you to explore relevant solutions for your organisation.

Holyrood Connect

Holyrood Connect publishes leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and hosts renowned Public Sector Tech events and conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.

This event is free to attend for those working in the public and third sectors. Limited spaces are available for private sector attendees. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, please email eventsadmin@holyrood.com and we will notify you if a place becomes available.