Location:Various
Start date:23/02/2026
End date:28/02/2026
Event Organiser:CyberScotland Partnership
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The launch of CyberScotland Week 2026 follows a rise in high-profile cyber-attacks over the last year, including incidents affecting Marks and Spencer, the Co-Op and Jaguar Land Rover. These attacks underline the growing threat posed by cyber-criminals to large corporations and everyday consumers and highlight the need for organisations of all sizes to strengthen their defences and prepare for potential disruption.
Now in its eighth year, the awareness week will once again bring audiences together to share knowledge, strengthen resilience and celebrate innovation in cyber security. The theme is “Can’t Hack it?!” and will highlight how everyone in Scotland – from individuals and families to small businesses and large organisations – can take simple, practical steps to improve their online safety and cyber resilience.
The newly published Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland: 2025-2030 highlights that as we embrace new and emerging technologies, government, organisations and the public must be acutely aware of the ever-evolving cyber threats and know how to manage them.
CyberScotland Week is coordinated by the CyberScotland Partnership, brought together by the Scottish Government’s National Cyber Resilience Unit to promote awareness and build a stronger, safer digital Scotland.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “CyberScotland Week is a vital opportunity for organisations and communities to learn, connect and take practical steps to stay safe online. As our digital landscape evolves we need to be ready to respond to new challenges and emerging threats. CyberScotland Week 2026 highlights everyone – individuals, businesses and public bodies alike – plays a role in building a digitally secure and resilient Scotland.”
Organisations, community groups and individuals across Scotland are encouraged to host an event of any size. Events could include workshops, awareness sessions, school activities, webinars, or community drop-ins – anything that helps build awareness of cyber security and practical resilience.
