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A wee cluster of
home-grown tech experts at the 2025 ScotlandIS ScotSoft conference and
Young Engineers Awards dinner represents a powerful microcosm of what
the country has to offer when it comes to providing innumerable
cutting-edge technological innovations to the international marketplace.
BENJAMIN SONNETT
This University of St Andrews BSc with Honours 1st Class computer
scientistscooped a top three (runner-up) prize in the 35th annual Young
Engineer of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the last ScotlandIS
ScotSoft conference
Benjamin displays a passion for computer science in what he describes as
"its limitless potential..whether it's tools to automate tasks, web apps
to educate or games to bring others joy.
"I love seeing how even small changes in code can have a big impact," he
adds, "my goal is to leverage my skills to contribute positively to the
world and I'm eager to collaborate with others who share this vision.”
He became a junior full stack developer at Target Healthcare after a
successful three months as an IT intern with the East Kilbride leading
pharma wholesale supplier of generic, branded and unlicensed medicines.
ARXA CYBER
This clever tech outfit describes itself as the "cyber MSP for IT MSPs"
solving the situation where managed service providers carry the security
burden for their clients - often without the support, leadership or
frameworks they need.
Built by a recognized Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with
extensive MSP and VAR experience the Edinburgh outfit’s expertise is
three-fold.
Secure MSPs themselves and their services, deliver white-labelled
virtual(v)CISO and other services for clients, and provide cybersecurity
advisory services in flexible ways.
Company founder Jordan Schroeder stresses it is not "another add-on
service." Rather it represents a movement to level up the MSP industry.
The UK's Cyber Security & Resilience Bill together with initiatives
including the ScotlandIS ITMPS Best Practice Charter - MSPs now have the
opportunity to lead by example "not just follow," Jordan adds.
CYBER LOCK
Winning big at the Scottish Hybrid Cyber Security Awards for "Best
Start-Up Company" it coincided with the first anniversary celebrations
of the business with over 100 certifications conducted for clients
across the UK, Europe the States and Australasia.
Already recording a healthy six-figure turnover to exceed investor
expectations, of his team Managing Director John Gillies described the
award as "further cementing this company's reputation for helping our
clients simplify the cyber challenge and achieve compliance."
The Alloa, Clackmannanshire focussed consultancy has gone on record to
stress a business needs a cyber security expert for many reasons: where
the risk of a data breach, or other cyber-related incident, can prove
devastating for any organisation - no matter how small or large.
Back to John: "That's why it is essential to have a cyber security on
hand to help protect your company from the potential threats posed by
the ever-evolving world of cyber security."
Cyber Lock warns attacks are getting more sophisticated. So the right
cyber security team is necessary to ensure one's data is safe and
secure. How? Through "top-of-the-line" solutions to give peace of mind
and help protect a business.
JUMP DIGITAL
This leading e-learning provider of video technoques aids the transfer
knowledge in powerful ways than simple text can. Nothing is taken for
granted when it comes to clever presentation that requires to work
hand-in-hand with excellent content. Only then can a great learning
experience be delivered.
Based within Strathclyde Business Park the company's ongoing development
of such "knowledge transfer" solutions over well over two decades
support a wide range of sectors from universities to multinational
corporations.
Co-founder Alex Clyne explains varied subjects covered range from
climate solutions to digital marketing, data management, blockchains and
recruitment.
“We understand the challenge of bringing your 'content to life' in video
format that can be delivered in a managed learning environment 24/7."
The company has been recognised as "Climate Champion" at the Scottish
Technology Awards, reflecting how the team has set really ambitious
targets: "Even a small company can make a big impact"
NET DEFENCE
Based in Stirling the company is centred on helping clients to fortify
their digital defences and protect valuable assets from cyber risk, by
ensuring an informed, secure and resilient business.
Head of Operations Craig Hester says that when it comes to cyber
resilience a client is supported to enable the business to identify,
prepare, protect, detect, respond, and recover from threats and attacks.
Cyber security has become one of the most pressing challenges for the
accountancy sector where threats are increasing in scale, sophistication
and impact. They're prime targets as they handle large volumes of
highly-sensitive and confidential information.
A single breach can result in financial penalties, reputational damage,
loss of client trust and regulatory investigations. Net Defence says all
this can be avoided. A legal practice, for example, can manage risk
involving supply chains and cyber threats that have shifted from an
emerging concern to a current threat.
Modern supply chains are more exposed than ever facing a broad spectrum
of risks from economic uncertainty and political instability to natural
disasters and supplier failures. Each can have a significant impact on
operational continuity and resilience.
OSP CYBER ACADEMY
The Group is all about elevating a client's data protection game where,
in today's digital age such often highly sensitive information
represents one of the most valuable assets a company possesses.
With such an invaluable resource comes great responsibility - to
safeguard it against breaches, leaks and misuse. Founder & Managing
Director Thomas McCarthy: "This is where robust data protection training
steps in."
With the proliferation of cyber threats and stringent data protection
regulations investing in such protection has become a necessity rather
than a luxury. It must be all about compliance confidence, cultivating a
culture of security, mitigating risks, building trust, empowering the
team.
"Investing in data protection training is not just a legal requirement -
it's a strategic imperative," he adds. "Arm your team with the knowledge
and skills they need to safeguard sensitive information,"
In today's data-driven world that's a competitive advantage worth
investing in, reports the NCSC-assured cyber/information managed service
provider from its UK-wide business operating out of Aberdeen
The above collective gathering makes it digitally crystal clear
Scotland is more than set fair to compete on the global stage...
STOP PRESS
BLACKWIRED develops disruptive
technologies that challenge conventional cybersecurity thinking. Where a
Best-in-Class threat intelligence solution provides unparalleled "Zero
Day Live" threat intelligence visibility into the asymmetric cyber
threat landscape.
Such real-time and seamless integration into an enterprise's security
stack is aimed at halting such threats in their cybertracks before they
escalate to wreak havoc on an organisation.
Managing Director (EMEA) Iain Johnston says such a formidable shield
involves "a cutting-edge platform that grants access to a wealth of
tactical raw and polished intelligence on criminal and cyber threats."
Sophisticated tradecraft and proprietary machine learning models, backed
up by specialised training, ensures the platform acquires threat
intelligence "that is both unique and actionable involving rigorously
vetted and exclusive threat insights."
"By identifying new malware and zero-day vulnerabilities before they are
weaponized, organisations can boost their cyber protection by a mighty
800 per cent - even more," he explains from Blackwired's Glasgow
headquarters. |
