CyberScotland

What CyberScotland does

CyberScotland Partnership is a collaborative, publicly funded not-for-profit initiative that functions as the unified national coordination point for cyber resilience across Scotland. It brings together Scottish Government stakeholders and 25+ national organizations — including NCSC, Police Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland, the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3), SCVO, IASME, Young Scot, YouthLink Scotland, Education Scotland and the UK Cyber Security Council — under a formal partnership arrangement aligned to the Scottish Government's Strategic Framework for a Cyber Resilient Scotland 2025-2030. The entity itself is a thin coordination layer with 1-10 direct employees, headquartered in Edinburgh with day-to-day operations managed from Glasgow by BIG Partnership, which handles website, newsletters, media enquiries and communications.\n\nThe core product is the cyberscotland.com portal, a web-based resource hub that aggregates cyber security guidance, incident response resources, threat intelligence (including SC3 daily threat reports), skills and careers content, and sector-specific bulletins (general, technical, education and third sector). Underlying technology is non-proprietary — the platform links to partner organization services rather than building its own security tooling — and partner-delivered products include the Digi Know? programme and DigiKnow Champions Award (SCQF Level 4 with Glasgow Kelvin College) for 11-26 year-olds and YouthLink Scotland's cyber resilience e-learning modules. Distribution combines self-serve portal access, multi-channel content marketing across MailChimp, Facebook, Bluesky, X, Instagram and LinkedIn, an annual CyberScotland Week, and event hosting including CYBERUK 2026 in Glasgow.\n\nThe business model is a public funding and partnership model: all resources and services are provided free of charge, with no disclosed revenue, pricing tiers or commercial customers. CyberScotland generates no direct commercial revenue and the partnership organizations act as joint data controllers of personal information collected through the portal. Revenue mechanics for the Scottish economy flow through partner organizations rather than through CyberScotland itself. Customer segments served include Scottish public sector bodies, private sector businesses (SMEs and larger), charities and the third sector, individuals and families, youth (11-26), and cyber security professionals, all addressed through tailored bulletins and audience-specific guidance pathways.

Name

CyberScotland

Legal name

CyberScotland Partnership

Website

https://cyberscotland.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CyberScotland Partnership is a publicly funded, not-for-profit coordination portal that aggregates cyber resilience guidance, threat intelligence and skills resources from 25+ Scottish and UK partner organizations, serving Scottish public sector bodies, businesses, charities, individuals and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cyber Resilience Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business Associations (813910), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity (General) (EDAOAIAB), Cybersecurity Learning Platforms (EDAFANAF), Cyber Defense & Information Security (National Security) (BPAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Cyber resilience services
• Incident response support
• Cyber security awareness
• Cyber skills development
• Threat intelligence reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Partnership Model: CyberScotland Partnership operates as a not-for-profit collaborative initiative funded through Scottish Government and partner organizations. The partnership provides free resources, guidance, and services to improve cyber resilience across Scotland without generating direct revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CyberScotland Partnership is a collaborative, publicly funded coordination platform that aggregates cyber security resources, guidance, incident response support, threat intelligence, and skills/careers development from Scottish Government stakeholders and over 25 national partner organizations. It delivers free cyber resilience services across Scotland to public sector bodies, private businesses, third sector organisations, individuals, and youth audiences.

Product overview

CyberScotland is a collaborative partnership platform rather than a single unified software product. It is a coordination hub that aggregates cyber security resources, guidance, threat intelligence, and training materials from multiple Scottish and UK government agencies and industry partners. The core offering consists of the CyberScotland Partnership portal, supplemented by specialized bulletins (CyberScotland Bulletins, Technical Bulletins, Education Bulletins, Third Sector Bulletins), SC3 Threat Reports, and the Resource Library. Partner-led products include Young Scot's Digi Know? programme and YouthLink Scotland's cyber resilience e-learning modules. The platform provides Advice & Guidance, Incident Response resources, and Skills & Careers development tools through its integrated portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advice & Guidance Portal Comprehensive online portal offering tools and guidance covering Getting The Basics Right, Leadership, Certification, Supply Chain, Staff Training, and Communication resources for organisations and individuals across Scotland.
• Incident Response Resources Resources and services for cyber incident management including response plans, threat information sharing via CiSP, and a cyber incident reporting mechanism for Scottish organisations and individuals.
• Skills & Careers Platform Resources supporting cyber security career development including learning resources, cyber awareness raising, qualifications, industry partnerships, and education pathways for those entering or progressing in the cyber sector.
• Resource Library Categorised repository of cyber security resources including guidance documents, webinars, online safety materials, procurement guidance, and resilience resources, searchable by topic and audience segment.
• SC3 Threat Reports Daily threat reports produced by the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3) providing up-to-date intelligence on cyber threats affecting Scottish organisations.
• CyberScotland Bulletins Regular newsletter publications including general CyberScotland Bulletins, Technical Bulletins, Education Bulletins, and Third Sector Bulletins, providing updates on cyber security news, threats, guidance, and initiatives for different audience segments across Scotland.
• Digi Know? Programme Young Scot's cyber resilience and skills programme engaging young people aged 11-26 in cyber-security learning and careers awareness, delivered across digital and social media platforms including TikTok.
• Cyber Resilience e-Learning Modules YouthLink Scotland's quick-fire series of e-learning modules on cyber resilience basics designed for youth workers and young people, covering topics such as passwords, scams, and social media safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• The Strategic Framework for Cyber Resilient Scotland 2025-2030 sets national direction for improving cyber resilience across Scotland

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) joined the CyberScotland Partnership on 29 June 2026, strengthening reach across Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders. SOSE plays a key role in strengthening cyber resilience across the South of Scotland by supporting businesses and communities to understand, adopt and embed good cybersecurity practices.
• Age ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAge Scotland is a partner in the CyberScotland Partnership, providing cyber resilience resources and support tailored for older adults and seniors in Scotland. As part of the partnership, Age Scotland contributes to the collaborative effort to improve cyber resilience across Scotland's diverse population groups.
• Business GatewaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Gateway, Scotland's national business support service, partners with CyberScotland to provide cyber security guidance and resources to Scottish businesses. Through this partnership, business advisors can direct entrepreneurs and SMEs to appropriate cyber resilience support.
• CENSIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCENSIS, Scotland's innovation centre for sensor and imaging systems and Internet of Things (IoT), partners with CyberScotland to address cyber security for IoT devices and embedded systems. CENSIS contributes expertise on cyber security and IoT to the partnership.
• College Development NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege Development Network partners with CyberScotland to support cyber security education and training across Scotland's college sector. The partnership focuses on curriculum development, staff training, and student resources in cyber resilience.
• Cyber and Fraud Centre – ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland (formerly Scottish Business Resilience Centre) provides comprehensive cyber security services including incident response, ethical hacking, training, and exercise support. Contributes to the partnership through cyber services, awareness videos, and executive education programs.
• Education ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Scotland partners with CyberScotland to provide cyber resilience resources and guidance for the education sector. The partnership supports teachers, educators, and educational institutions in developing cyber security awareness and skills.
• Highlands and Islands EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) partners with CyberScotland to support economic development and cyber resilience in the Highlands and Islands region. HIE provides place-based approach to inclusive economic growth with focus on digital economy and cyber security.
• IASMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIASME (The IASME Consortium) partners with CyberScotland to provide Cyber Essentials certification scheme support in Scotland. IASME is the sole Cyber Essentials certification body for the UK and provides readiness tools and certification services through the partnership.
• Institute of Directors (IoD) ScotlandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitute of Directors Scotland partners with CyberScotland to provide cyber security guidance and board-level resources for directors and business leaders in Scotland.
• Lead ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead Scotland partners with CyberScotland to provide accessible cyber security resources for people with disabilities and those isolated. Lead Scotland produces alternative format materials including translations, braille, large print, and easy-read guides for cyber security messaging.
• National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Cyber Security Centre, part of GCHQ, is a key partner providing authoritative cyber security guidance, threat intelligence, certified training, and incident response support. NCSC contributes to resources including Cyber Essentials, 10 Steps to Cyber Security, incident management guidance, and CYBERUK conference.
• Police ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice Scotland partners with CyberScotland providing cybercrime investigation resources, fraud prevention guidance, student safety resources, social media safety advice, and law enforcement coordination on cyber incidents. Includes cybercrime investigations, digital forensics, and community safety support.
• ScotlandIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScotlandIS, the industry body for Scotland's digital technology sector, partners with CyberScotland to support the cyber security industry through clusters, case studies, data directory, IT managed services directory, and innovation news. ScotlandIS supports economic growth through cyber security sector development.
• Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCVO partners with CyberScotland to provide cyber resilience resources for charities and voluntary organizations. Resources include cyber how-to guides, incident response templates, digital inclusion support, risk management guidance, and data protection resources tailored for the third sector.
• Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre (SC3) provides threat coordination, vulnerability coordination, organizational cyber testing and exercising regime guidance. SC3 coordinates responses to cyber-attacks affecting Scottish public sector and produces daily threat reports and SC3 bulletins.
• Scottish EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish Enterprise partners with CyberScotland to support economic growth through cyber security. Scottish Enterprise provides funding, expertise, and resources to help businesses develop cyber resilience and take advantage of opportunities in the digital economy.
• Scottish GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish Government is a joint controller of the personal data collected by CyberScotland Partnership. The government supports the partnership through policy alignment, strategic framework development, and funding for cyber resilience initiatives across Scotland.
• Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSSC partners with CyberScotland providing online safety and security open badges, learning zone resources, and 23 Things digital capabilities program for social services staff and organizations.
• Scottish Sports AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish Sports Association partners with CyberScotland to provide cyber resilience support and resources for the sports sector in Scotland.
• Skills Development ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkills Development Scotland partners with CyberScotland to support cyber security careers development through apprenticeships, skills and qualifications information, case studies, meet the experts resources, and cyber security learning opportunities for young people and career changers.
• UK Cyber Security CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UK Cyber Security Council is the self-regulatory body for the UK's cyber security profession and partners with CyberScotland to promote professional standards, ethics, careers, qualifications, outreach, and diversity in cyber security across Scotland.
• Young ScotcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung Scot partners with CyberScotland to deliver DigiKnow program providing cyber resilience and skills projects for young people aged 11-26. Programs include practical cyber resilience resources, career information, digital footprint guidance, digital rights education, and digital wellbeing support.
• YouthLink ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouthLink Scotland, as the national agency for youth work, partners with CyberScotland to embed cyber resilience into youth work practice. Delivers digital youth work with cyber resilience built in, training for youth workers, and resources for young people and families.
• The Digital Office for Scottish Local GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Digital Office for Scottish Local Government partners with CyberScotland to support cyber resilience across Scotland's 32 local authorities, providing coordinated digital and cyber security support for the local government sector.
• BIG PartnershipcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBIG Partnership is the communications and marketing support partner for CyberScotland, managing the website, newsletters, bulletins, and other communications activities. BIG Partnership serves as the primary contact for media enquiries and website-related requests.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UK Cyber Security Council: The self-regulatory body for the UK cyber profession, a CyberScotland partner. Peer in its professional standards, qualifications, careers and diversity remit targeted at cyber professionals across the UK.
• Skills Development Scotland: Scotland's national skills agency and a core CyberScotland partner. Direct comparable in delivery of cyber apprenticeships, careers information and workforce pathways, with a Scotland-wide national footprint.
• ScotlandIS: Scotland's industry body for the digital technology sector and a CyberScotland partner. Peer in coordinating Scotland's cyber sector growth, clusters, news and industry support, but broader in mandate (whole digital sector, not just cyber resilience).
• Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO): National body providing third-sector support, including cyber resilience resources, digital inclusion and data protection guidance. Both a partner and structural peer to CyberScotland, sharing Scotland-wide, non-profit, multi-stakeholder coordination characteristics.
• Get Safe Online: A UK-wide non-profit providing free cyber safety advice, resources and awareness content to individuals and small businesses. Closest direct comparable to CyberScotland's public-facing guidance, incident response signposting, and SMB educational content, but operating across the whole of the UK.
• Scottish Business Resilience Centre (Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland): Scotland-focused operational cyber and fraud service (incident response, ethical hacking, training) that is both a partner and a peer to CyberScotland. Overlaps on cyber resilience services for Scottish businesses and is a key contributor to CyberScotland's incident response product suite.
• Cyber Aware (UK Government): The UK government's cross-cutting public-facing cyber resilience campaign delivered through the NCSC. Closely comparable in mission (educating individuals and small businesses on cyber safety), differing mainly in that it is a UK-wide campaign rather than a Scotland-dedicated partnership platform.

Broad incumbents

• NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre): The UK's national cyber authority (part of GCHQ) and a core partner of CyberScotland; provides the authoritative guidance and threat intelligence that the CyberScotland portal aggregates. UK-wide scope puts it in a broader-incumbent role versus CyberScotland's Scotland-only focus.
• CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency): The US national cyber defense agency that publishes public-facing cyber resilience guidance, threat advisories and a national strategy. Comparable in mission and central-coordination role to CyberScotland at a national level, though at much larger federal scale.

Regional players

• NI Cyber (Northern Ireland cyber ecosystem): A comparable national/regional cyber resilience hub serving Northern Ireland's public, private and third sectors. Closest geographic-region analog to CyberScotland, demonstrating how such partnerships are structured in adjacent UK regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CyberResScot
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cyberscotland
• Instagraminstagram.com/cyber.scot

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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