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We had an exceptional day at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre in Glasgow for Cyber Security 2026. As a Lead Sponsor, it was great to see the public sector cyber community come together in such force to share insights and turn strategy into proactive protection.

We were particularly proud to contribute to two key sessions over the course of the day. In the Leadership Session, our Strategic Advisor, Derek A Whigham, joined a stellar panel including Maggie Titmuss MBE and Brian Henderson to break down how organisations can translate national cyber strategy into the practical, daily actions that defend vital public services from harm. Following this, our Industry Masterclass featured a real-world case study with Robert MacLennan from Qualifications Scotland and our Head of Security Operations, Peter King. Together, they delivered a powerful session exploring why building true threat detection and response capabilities requires a collaborative partnership that goes far beyond simply buying technology.

At Acumen, this level of sector-wide collaboration and proactive problem-solving reinforces our core belief that true security is powered by people. If you missed out on connecting with our team in Glasgow this time, we have a comprehensive calendar of exclusive roundtables, interactive summits, and invite-only events planned throughout 2026. Be sure to keep an eye on our main events page so you can secure your place at the next table.

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Strengthening Public Sector Resilience: Acumen Cyber at Cyber Security 2026

• Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

• Time: 08:15 – 16:30

• Location: Technology & Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

• Sponsorship: Lead Sponsor

• Cost: Registration required

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Overview

Digital transformation across the public sector is accelerating rapidly, but the scale, complexity, and speed of modern threat vectors are keeping pace. For health providers, education institutions, local authorities, and critical national infrastructure, maintaining operational resilience is no longer just a regulatory objective - it is a baseline requirement to protect public services from catastrophic harm.

As a proud Lead Sponsor of Cyber Security 2026 - the flagship conference of Cyber Scotland Week - Acumen Cyber is heading to the University of Strathclyde. Supported by the Scottish Government and the CyberScotland partnership, this cornerstone event brings together national agencies, law enforcement, and industry practitioners. We are there to look past standard compliance checklists and engage in practical, candid discussions on building human-led, validated cyber defences.

Why Attend Cyber Security 2026?

The conference serves as Scotland's premier hub for public sector collaboration, strategic benchmarking, and intelligence sharing. By securing your place, you will:

• Deconstruct Emerging Threats: Gain clear, real-world insights into the dynamics of ransomware, social engineering, and the rising impact of AI-driven threat campaigns.

• Drive Strategic Action: Discover how to effectively translate national cyber resilience frameworks into scalable, day-to-day operational protection for your organisation.

• Network with Public Sector Peers: Connect with senior executives, technical practitioners, and policy leaders from across Scotland's critical services and administrative bodies.

Don't Miss Our Featured Sessions

Leadership Session: Every Minute Counts

• The Focus: Translating national cyber resilience strategy into definitive action to safeguard public services from disruption.

• The Panel: Hosted by Alison McLaughlin (Digital Transformation Strategist), featuring Maggie Titmuss MBE (Chair, National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board), Brian Henderson (CEO, Hefestis), Murat Dilek (Senior Manager: Digital Technology and Resilience), and Derek Whigham (Non-Executive Director & Strategic Advisor, Acumen Cyber).

In this strategic briefing, the panel will map out the realities of national coordination during a crisis. They will discuss why effective enterprise defence depends on moving past passive monitoring toward active operational validation, ensuring leadership teams can limit the blast radius of an incident when every second matters.

Industry Masterclass: Beyond Technology

• The Focus: A real-world public sector case study demonstrating how Qualifications Scotland strengthened its detection and response capabilities in partnership with Acumen Cyber.

• Speakers: Robert MacLennan (IT Security Manager, Qualifications Scotland) and Peter King (Head of Security Operations, Acumen Cyber).

Relying on hands-off software or unvalidated security tools can leave massive blind spots across a public sector estate. In this masterclass, Robert MacLennan will reflect on the specific architectural hurdles the agency faced, their criteria for selecting a security partner, and what their environment required beyond technology alone. Together, Robert and Peter will examine the critical intersections of policy, compliance, cyber maturity, and continuous threat validation.

Who is the Event For?

Cyber Security 2026 is specifically tailored for individuals responsible for safeguarding public systems and infrastructure across Scotland, including:

• CISOs, CIOs, and IT Security Managers

• Senior executives, directors, and public sector decision-makers

• Network managers, infrastructure architects, and technical analysts

• Risk, compliance, and continuity officers from local councils and health boards

Meet the Acumen Team on the Exhibition Floor

Beyond our main stage sessions, our consulting and engineering teams will be available throughout the entire day in the main exhibition area.

We believe that robust digital resilience is built on direct human collaboration, not automated black boxes operating at arm's length. Stop by our stand to:

• Discuss Your Specific Challenges: Talk directly with our specialists about legacy system constraints, alert fatigue, or the distinct security hurdles your team is currently managing.

• Explore Engineer-Led SOC & MDR: Learn how our flat corporate structure gives your enterprise direct, unmitigated access to accredited cyber defence engineers rather than rigid ticketing queues.

• Validate Your Security Posture: Discover how continuous threat validation can help your team confidently shift from a reactive security model to a state of proven, measurable resilience.

Secure Your Place

As the flagship summit of Cyber Scotland Week, spaces for this event are limited and fill up well in advance. Ensure your team is part of the conversation to help shape a more secure, resilient tomorrow for Scotland's public institutions.

Register for Cyber Security 2026