OWASP Scotland Chapter Meeting - Autumn Session
Thursday, 17 September 2026
18:00 – 20:00 BST
Hays, 2 Lochrin Square, Edinburgh EH3 9QA
♿Accessibility Baseline
Step-free accessible venue at 2 Lochrin Square.
Evening Agenda & Schedule
5 itemsDoors Open, Pizza & Community Networking
Arrive, grab pizza and drinks provided by our hosts, and connect with developers, ethical hackers, and security engineers.
Talk 1: The Cyber Market for Scotland and Beyond
Cybersecurity talent, skills demand, and market trends across Scotland and the UK.
Talk 2: ACME Windpharm
Real-world windfarm assessments, OT/ICS vulnerabilities, physical access, and cyber-physical attack paths.
Talk 3 (TBC) / Q&A & Community Discussion
Third session (TBC), questions and answers, and open community discussions.
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Featured Speakers & Sessions
James Walsh
"The Cyber Market for Scotland and Beyond"
James has over 15 years specialising in Cyber/Information Security working with some of the largest Private and Public Sector organisations. He will provide an update on cybersecurity market trends, talent demand, and recruitment dynamics across Scotland and beyond.
Colin Cassidy
"ACME Windpharm"
The talk covers the basics of windfarms and their operations, diving into identified security threats and mitigations based on real-life assessments. Colin explores physical and remote access vectors, security hygiene gaps, and lessons from the recent 2025 Polish renewables attack. Key takeaways bust the myth that 'cutting off supply' is the primary danger, demonstrating practical cyber-physical vectors that can lead to actual physical equipment damage.
Join the OWASP Scotland Chapter for their Autumn Session meetup hosted at Hays in central Edinburgh!
Pizza and drinks will be provided to all attendees. This event is designed for software developers, ethical hackers, DevSecOps practitioners, and cybersecurity enthusiasts interested in learning about the latest trends in software security and operational technology.
🍕 Host & Refreshments
Generously hosted by Hays at 2 Lochrin Square, Edinburgh. Pizza and refreshments will be provided for attendees.
🎟️ RSVP on Meetup
Please RSVP directly via the OWASP Scotland Chapter Meetup page to ensure the organizers have accurate headcount numbers for catering.