Public Sector Cyber Security Scotland 2025

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.

Cyber risks are greater than ever, highlighting the importance of implementing security into digital public services. Our speakers will delve into the importance of cyber-resilience and update on the progress made across Scotland’s public and third sectors.

Artificial Intelligence can provide invaluable tools to help organisations improve their cyber security. However, it does also enable cybercriminals to carry out more sophisticated attacks, making organisations increasingly vulnerable. Panellists will discuss the opportunities and threats of artificial intelligence

While organisations have security measures such as firewalls in place to protect from outside attacks, threats can also originate from within. Our panellists will discuss how to raise awareness of the various types of insider threats, what some of the preventative measures are, and how to respond.

Many public sector organisations lack resources to tackle evolving cyber threats, according to exclusive polling by Holyrood magazine.

Learn how to address skills gaps and create an effective incident response plan to help you organisation deal with ransomware attacks, data breaches and other cyber threats.

Hear about the latest developments in tackling cybercrime and the importance of cooperation to protect our people and economy.

Principal Incident Response Investigator
Royal Society Entrepreneur in Resident
Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Supervision
Head of National Cyber Security and Resilience
Director of the Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
Head of Cyber
Head of Programme | Cyber Resilience
Chair - National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board
Jude McCorry Headshot
Chief Executive Officer - Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland
Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs
CISO and Director
Chelsea is an advocate and leader with regards to diversity in digital and has been a STEM ambassador since 2012. Chelsea was named as a "Woman of the Future" by Equate Scotland in their "Leading Women of Scotland" publication.

For speaking enquiries, please contact: diana.taseva@holyrood.com

For sponsorship and partnership enquiries, please contact: steven.perrie-clyde@holyrood.com

For all other enquiries, please contact: eventsadmin@holyrood.com

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