What we’re about
### OUR MISSION
### Is to create a holistic and diverse hub for the cyber community in Scotland
All levels of experience are welcome, from those aspiring to enter the industry through to security experts. Our purpose is to provide regular, informal meetups where individuals can gather together to; network, and discuss the latest industry trends & hot topics within the security sector. Although still in our infancy, we are overwhelmed with the support we have received from our community.
### OUR HISTORY
### CSC originated from the merger of two InfoSec community meet-ups
Born out of a merger of two thriving security communities in late 2018. Former lead organiser of Security Scotland, Stu Hirst, and former lead organiser of Scotland Connect, Harry McLaren, decided to bring together these groups to diversify, unify and ignite a passionate and thriving Scottish security community under the newly created Cyber Scotland Connect.
Please ensure you have reviewed our code of conduct which outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behaviour.
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- Cyber Scotland Connect at Trustpilot (OT/ICS, Diversity, AppSec, Third Sector)Trustpilot, Edinburgh
Cyber Scotland Connect is thrilled to host another event at Trustpilot's central Edinburgh office! We have speakers covering OT/ICS security challenges, diversity in our workforces, an overview of an awesome AppSec project and some considerations on how we as a community support the third sector.
Refreshments will be provided, including pizza, and some alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
There's also a pool and foosball during the networking!
Please note we have an attendee limit of 70 people, so please update your RSVP current if you can no longer make it.
Agenda
- 18:00 - Doors Open
- 18:30 - Dave Gunn on OT/ICS Security Challenges
Securing operational technology. A talk on the technology that is used everyday in industrial control systems to operate everything from factories, oil & gas platforms to the electrical grid. What are the security challenges facing these systems? - 19:10 - James Kwaan on Diverse Workforces & Neurodivergence
We are living in a complex world with a greater rate of change and disruption we have ever seen. The VUCA world we live in requires us to think differently about our workforce to address this complexity. Mckinsey has reported that the most successful companies have the most diverse workforces. Neurodivergent individuals bring special skills but there is often a barrier for these individuals to get employment ! What practical things can we do to address these barriers and make the workplace inclusive for all ! - 19:50 - Short Break
- 20:00 - Alison Brogan on Working Closely with the Third Sector
Alison Brogan is the Cyber Resilience Co-ordinator at the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and works closely with Scottish Government to co-ordinate implementation of the Third Sector Action Plan, derived from the Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland. Tonight she would like to discuss the key challenges faced by the voluntary sector within Scotland and discuss the programme of work thats currently underway to help improve cyber resilience, in the hope of gaining insights/ideas from the cyber community. - 20:20 - Manuel Maarek on Engaging non-experts in cyber security using games and cards
The talk will discuss different game-based and card-based approaches to bring professionals and end-users non-expert in cyber security to consider cyber security and to communicate with their experts. - 21:00 End
Please ensure you RSVP to this event, as we're limited in the number of people we can accommodate.
Time/Date: Wednesday, 1st of May, 18:00 – 21:00
Location: Trustpilot, 10 George Street, Edinburgh Google Maps
Please ensure you have reviewed our code of conduct, which outlines our expectations for all participating in our community and the consequences for unacceptable behaviour.
