Cyber Scotland Connect (CSC) unites security practitioners, students, researchers, career switchers, and enthusiasts across Scotland. Free, volunteer-run, and grounded in practical defense.
Strict anti-pitch ban. Talks focus entirely on defensive architectures, operational detection engineering, threat intelligence, and hard lessons from real failures.
Welcoming students, career-switchers, and seasoned leaders alike. Every venue audited for step-free mobility, induction hearing loops, and psychological safety.
Coordinating quarterly gatherings in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, and virtual livestreams to connect Scotland's regional cyber ecosystem.
Join our regular in-person meetups, virtual workshops, and collaborative partner summits.
Cyber Scotland Connect was formed through the merger of regional Scottish cyber meetups, co-founded by Harry McLaren and Stu Hirst, and announced on the keynote stage at DIGIT Expo.
Our emblem — The Fragmented Shield, designed by Sophie Lanc — represents individuals from across different disciplines, companies, academic universities, and regional towns assembling together to form a resilient collective shield.
⭐ 4.8 rated community across 300+ reviews. Meetups take place quarterly in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee, complemented by livestreams and open Discord discussions.
RSVP for Next MeetupCyber Scotland Connect is steered entirely by passionate volunteer practitioners dedicated to open, accessible, and high-integrity knowledge exchange.
Founding Moderator
Edinburgh & Scotland-wide
Security operations specialist at N-able and founding moderator of CSC, championing diversity, psychological safety, and pathways into cybersecurity across Scotland.
Community Moderator
Edinburgh
Security engineering specialist supporting community venue coordination, technical staging, and attendee welcomes across CSC Edinburgh meetups.
Co-Founder & Moderator
Scotland-wide
Chief Information Security Officer and seasoned security community leader with decades of experience guiding enterprise security operations and mentoring practitioners.
Co-Founder & Moderator
Edinburgh & Scotland-wide
Cyber security leader, community builder, and speaker passionate about collaborative defence, psychological safety, and making technology accessible to all.
Community Moderator & Glasgow Chapter Lead
Glasgow & Edinburgh
Security operations leader at Trustpilot and dedicated community organiser, leading CSC Glasgow gatherings, mentoring newcomers, and supporting events across Scotland.
Community Moderator
Scotland-wide
Cybersecurity professional supporting community inclusion, digital literacy, and student engagement across Scotland.
Public Sector & Community Moderator
Scotland-wide
Information security leader within NHS Scotland, advising on critical healthcare cyber resilience and facilitating community speaker panels.
Community Moderator
Edinburgh
Grassroots security enthusiast supporting CSC venue check-ins, event preparation, attendee welcomes, and community logistics.
Academic Lead & Community Moderator
Edinburgh & Dundee
Associate Professor, Director of the NCSC Centre of Excellence, and Senior Teaching Fellow at Edinburgh Napier University.
Community Moderator
Edinburgh
Identity and access management specialist at Bright Group, longtime moderator supporting CSC volume gatherings, panel discussions, and community logistics.
Brand Lead & Community Moderator
Scotland-wide
Creative designer and visual strategist who created the CSC Fragmented Shield brand identity and lookbook.
Cyber Scotland Connect has always been, and will always be, 100% free to attend. We believe that financial barriers to entry—especially for students, career switchers, and those currently seeking new opportunities—should be nonexistent.
If you are established in your career and find value in our gatherings, we invite you to Pay It Forward. While there is zero obligation, contributions to our Buy Me a Coffee page help cover essential running costs—refreshments and minor community infrastructure—ensuring that everyone in Scotland's cyber community can continue to participate at no cost.
Support CSC refreshments and accessibility with a community coffee.
Support on Buy Me a CoffeeGenerous venues, academic clusters, and community organizations that make CSC free for everyone.
Global review platform and supporter hosting technical meetups at their Edinburgh engineering office.
Founding host venue and supporter for Cyber Scotland Connect's earliest volume meetups in Edinburgh.
Scotland's centre for cybersecurity research and innovation based at Abertay University in Dundee.
Dedicated to helping Scottish businesses and charities stay resilient against cyber crime and digital fraud.
