About us
### OUR MISSION
### Is to create a holistic and diverse hub for the cyber community in Scotland
All levels of experience are welcome, from those aspiring to enter the industry through to security experts. Our purpose is to provide regular, informal meetups where individuals can gather together to; network, and discuss the latest industry trends & hot topics within the security sector. Although still in our infancy, we are overwhelmed with the support we have received from our community.
### OUR HISTORY
### CSC originated from the merger of two InfoSec community meet-ups
Born out of a merger of two thriving security communities in late 2018. Former lead organiser of Security Scotland, Stu Hirst, and former lead organiser of Scotland Connect, Harry McLaren, decided to bring together these groups to diversify, unify and ignite a passionate and thriving Scottish security community under the newly created Cyber Scotland Connect.
Please ensure you have reviewed our code of conduct which outlines our expectations for all those who participate in our community, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behaviour.
#### Community Support: Keeping CSC Accessible for All
Cyber Scotland Connect has always been, and will always be, free to attend. We believe that barriers to entry—especially for students, career-switchers, and those currently seeking new opportunities—should be non-existent.
How you can help: If you are established in your career and find value in our sessions, we invite you to Pay It Forward.
While there is zero obligation, we have launched a Buy Me a Coffee page. Your contributions help us cover our essential running costs—including venue hire, platform fees, and refreshments—ensuring that those in our community who are currently unemployed or studying can continue to attend and network at no cost.
- Tickets: Always £0.
- The Goal: A sustainable, community-funded future for CSC.
- The Impact: Supporting the next generation of Scotland’s cyber talent.
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Upcoming events
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Cyber Scotland Connect: Virtual Event for June!
·OnlineOnlineCyber Scotland Connect is thrilled to announce our next event, taking place virtually on the 17th of June. While we are missing the physical space at CodeBase this month, we are excited to open up this session to our community nationwide. Grab your own brew, log in, and join us for an evening of high-signal cybersecurity insights.
- Time/Date: 17th June 2026, 18:00 - 20:00 BST
- Location: Virtual (Access link will be provided to registered attendees prior to the event)
### Agenda
- 18:00 - 18:05 | Welcome & Community Updates (CSC Team)
- 18:05 - 19:05 | OWASP Threat Atlas Overview & Demo by Andrew Gravett
- 19:05 - 19:50 | What LLMs Do, and Don't, Know About Securing Kubernetes by Rory McCune
- 19:50-20:00 |Closing Remarks (CSC Team)
### Keeping CSC Accessible for All
Cyber Scotland Connect has always been, and will always be, free to attend. We believe that barriers to entry—especially for students, career switchers, and those currently seeking new opportunities—should be nonexistent.
How you can help: If you are established in your career and find value in our sessions, we invite you to Pay It Forward.
While there is zero obligation, we have launched a Buy Me a Coffee page. Your contributions help us cover our essential running costs, which are mostly refreshments and some minor infrastructure costs, ensuring that those in our community who are currently unemployed or studying can continue to attend and network at no cost.- Tickets: Always £0.
- The Goal: A sustainable, community-funded future for CSC.
- The Impact: Supporting the next generation of Scotland’s cyber talent.
Please ensure you have reviewed our code of conduct, which outlines our expectations for all participating in our community and the consequences for unacceptable behaviour.
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Past events
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